Vowen

About Vowen

Vowen is a free, privacy-first voice interface that transforms your computer into a powerful voice-first productivity machine. It works seamlessly on macOS and Windows, processing your speech locally for ultra-fast, private transcription in over 99 languages. At its core, Vowen turns your spoken words into text, actions, and automation directly within any application you use. It goes beyond simple dictation by integrating context-aware AI capabilities, allowing you to generate smart replies, summaries, code, and more with just your voice. Designed for developers, writers, students, content creators, professionals, and accessibility users, Vowen eliminates the friction of typing. It helps you capture ideas, control your workflow, and produce content at the speed of thought, all while keeping your data secure and on your device. It's the essential voice layer for your modern AI stack.

Features of Vowen

Instant, Private Transcription

Vowen offers blazing-fast, offline transcription that keeps your data completely private. Hold a shortcut key, speak, and your words appear instantly in any app right where your cursor is. It supports over 99 languages and processes everything locally on your machine, ensuring maximum security and speed without any latency from cloud services.

Context-Aware AI Mode

Enable AI Mode to supercharge your voice commands. Vowen can generate smart replies, summarize text, write code, draft emails, translate languages, or explain concepts—all automatically tailored to the context of what you're currently working on. You can connect your own AI API keys for personalized, powerful voice-powered actions.

Smart Meeting & Media Notes

Capture screen and audio during meetings on platforms like Zoom, Teams, and Google Meet to automatically produce clean, structured notes. Vowen identifies action items, decisions, highlights, and next steps. You can also upload audio and video files for private, on-device transcription and export them as subtitles in VTT or SRT formats.

Voice Control & Utilities

Control your entire workflow with your voice. Launch apps, open websites, or initiate complex AI workflows with simple commands. Store files in your Memory Bank for richer context. Access built-in Voice Utilities to convert media formats, merge PDFs, compress images, translate text, set timers, and open files in your code editor—all through voice.

Use Cases of Vowen

For Writers & Authors

Overcome writer's block and draft content 3x faster. Speak your thoughts naturally to draft chapters, articles, and stories. Use AI Mode to brainstorm ideas, rephrase paragraphs, and maintain a creative flow without constantly switching between typing and thinking.

For Students

Capture 40% more notes during lectures and study sessions. Transcribe complex concepts in real-time, draft essays by speaking, and use AI to instantly summarize long video tutorials or textbooks. Never miss a critical point while trying to type everything manually.

For Developers

Document code and write technical documentation 2x faster. Use voice for commit messages, prompting AI coding assistants, and explaining complex concepts. The ability to open files in your IDE and convert config files (JSON, YAML, etc.) with voice commands streamlines development workflows.

For Accessibility

Vowen provides an intuitive, voice-first interface that removes barriers for those who find typing difficult, painful, or impossible. It enables full computer control, communication, and content creation through speech, promoting independence and productivity.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Vowen really free?

Yes, Vowen is completely free to use. There is no subscription fee, credit card required, or hidden costs. You can access core features like unlimited local transcription and voice control without any payment. Optional AI features may require your own API key.

Does Vowen work offline?

Absolutely. Vowen's core transcription engine is designed to work 100% offline. Your speech is processed locally on your computer, ensuring your data remains private, secure, and available even without an internet connection. Some advanced AI features require an online connection if using cloud-based models.

Is my data private and secure?

Yes, privacy is a foundational principle of Vowen. All audio processing for transcription happens locally on your device. Your voice data is never sent to or stored on external servers unless you explicitly choose to use an online AI service with your own API key.

What are the system requirements?

For macOS, you need version 14.0 or later, and it runs natively on Apple Silicon. For Windows, you need Windows 10 or later, and the x64 version is available. A functional microphone is, of course, required. A Linux version is currently in development.