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HyperWhisper runs natively on macOS and Windows. Pick your platform below for minimum versions, architecture support, and hardware notes that affect local model performance.

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Minimum requirements

  • macOS 14 (Sonoma) or later
  • Apple Silicon (M-series) or Intel — universal binary
  • ~200 MB free disk for the app, plus space for any local models you download (78 MB to 3.1 GB each)

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Apple Silicon vs Intel

FeatureApple Silicon (M1+)Intel
AppNativeNative (universal binary)
Local Whisper / ParakeetGPU + Neural Engine acceleratedCPU only
HyperWhisper CloudSameSame
On Apple Silicon, local models run noticeably faster — the small Whisper model is comfortably realtime even on an M1 Air.On Intel Macs, local models still work but use CPU only. For best results on Intel, pick a smaller local model (Whisper Tiny or Base) or use HyperWhisper Cloud.

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Network

  • HyperWhisper Cloud and BYOK providers require an internet connection.
  • Local models transcribe entirely offline once downloaded.
  • License activation requires a one-time network call.
See Network Filtering if you’re behind a corporate firewall.