dictater ☆
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Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 1.2@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: text-to-speech accessibility productivity audio macos
Install: brew install --cask dictater
About:
Dictater is a macOS menu bar application that provides system-wide text-to-speech capabilities. It allows users to select any text and have it spoken aloud using native macOS voices. The tool is particularly useful for proofreading documents, listening to web articles, or converting text to audio files.
Key Features:
  • System-wide text-to-speech via menu bar or keyboard shortcuts
  • Support for native macOS voices and multiple languages
  • Ability to save spoken text as audio files (AIFF format)
  • Simple, lightweight interface with minimal resource usage
Use Cases:
  • Proofreading written content by listening to it
  • Converting articles or documents to audio for on-the-go consumption
  • Assisting users with reading difficulties or visual impairments
Alternatives:
  • Built-in macOS TTS – Dictater provides a more accessible interface and file export capabilities
  • VoiceOver – Dictater is simpler and focused on text-to-speech rather than full screen reader functionality
Version History
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Aug 5, 2025 2:17pm 1.2 0 VERSION_BUMP 2857cfae
Jul 10, 2024 12:21pm 1.2 0 VERSION_BUMP 5e530981
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