Audio transcription
Bring a saved recording into Whynote and get a transcript. Choose your device to see how to import the file and review the text.
Record and edit MP4 or GIF screen clipsRecord meetings
Record meetings
and dictate on Mac
Turn meeting audio into transcripts and notes. Dictate into Mac apps or record a screen clip to explain a process.
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Dictate in the apps where you write
Place the cursor in a text field and use your Whynote shortcut. Speak, then stop recording to insert the draft.
MailDraftMorgan
Could we move our call to Tuesday at ten?
Hi Morgan, Tuesday at ten works for me. Please send the latest deck before the call so I can review the numbers.
SlackDraft# team-updates
Morgan
Are you joining the call?
I’m ten minutes away. Please start with the budget update; I’ll join as soon as I’m back.
Google DocsDraftWebsite project brief
Project overview
The first release should include the product page, pricing and a simple contact form. We’ll review the mobile layout before choosing the launch date.
NotesDraftDraft: a better client handoff
The handoff is not finished when the call ends. Send the client one clear note with the decision, the person responsible and the next date. That gives the next conversation a useful starting point.
Text inserted. Review and send.
Hold ⌥ Space → Say what you want to write → Release to transcribe
Install Whynote and choose your shortcut. Start with a short draft.
Whynote guides
Find a guide for the task you have in mind
Start with what you want to do in Whynote. Each section has guides for setting up the app and working with the result.
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Meeting recording & notes
Record a meeting in Whynote and return to the conversation later. Use the transcript to prepare decisions and follow-up actions.
Dictation & voice typing
Speak a draft with Whynote on Mac or record a voice note on iPhone. Pick the guide for the way you want to work with the text.
Your recordings
Recordings and notes in one place
Keep voice notes and transcripts together so you can come back to a thought. When a process is easier to show, record a screen clip to share with your team.
Record the meeting and return to the details later
Record a meeting or import audio. Read the transcript, keep your own notes and use Pro to turn the discussion into a summary or follow-up.
Explore meeting notesDictate a draft into the field you need
Use a configurable shortcut to dictate into a suitable Mac text field. Choose local or cloud recognition, then review the result before sending.
Set up dictationShow a process in a short screen clip
Capture a region, trim the beginning and end, remove a middle section and save or copy an MP4 or GIF. Add narration or camera to MP4.
Make a screen clipScreen clips
Record and edit a screen clip
Select the part of your screen you want to show. Record the steps, then trim the clip before sharing it.
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Choose a region
Keep the rest of your desktop out of the clip. Choose MP4 or GIF.
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Keep the right moments
Trim the edges or select a middle section to remove. Fine-tune the time fields; undo a change when needed.
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Save or copy
Review the result. Save the file or copy it for an app that accepts file attachments. The original MP4 remains available.
After the recording
Turn the conversation into useful notes
Check the transcript and add your own notes alongside it. Then use Pro to prepare a summary or ask a question about the material.
Summaries that fit the task
Choose a detailed summary, TL;DR, follow-up or action items. Pro features use online processing.
Find the thought again
Search, folders, tags and favorites help you return to the right note. Use them to organize recordings instead of hunting through separate files.
From YouTube to a note
Import a YouTube transcript when one is available and work with it in Whynote. This feature requires Pro.
Your notes, in your AI tools
Connect a supported MCP client such as Claude Desktop, Cursor or Codex. Use it to search and work with notes in your local Whynote library.
Speech recognition
Choose where your speech is recognized
Choose local or cloud recognition separately for notes and dictation. Download a supported local model before using recognition offline.
- Local speech recognition
- Speech is recognized on your Mac using a downloaded model.
- Cloud recognition
- Audio is sent to the WhyNote service for processing.
- Dictation enhancement, summaries and chat
- These Pro features use additional online AI processing.
- Account sync
- Connected account data is sent to the WhyNote service.
Free download and Pro
Download Whynote and explore Pro
Explore the app, then check the current allowance and offer in Settings → Subscription. Free download does not mean unlimited transcription or free access to every feature.
$0 to install
Get the Mac app and explore the workspace. Your account shows the available free usage.
Download for MacAI summaries and chat
Use Pro for AI summaries, chat and dictation enhancement. Usage allowances and subscription terms are shown in the app before purchase.
Pro featuresPrices, billing periods and renewal terms are shown before payment. You can manage your subscription in the app. Terms · Support
Questions about using Whynote
Does everything work offline?
Local speech recognition can work offline after supported models are downloaded. Optional enhancement, summaries, chat, cloud recognition and sync need internet.
Does screen recording capture system audio?
Screen recording does not capture system audio. You can add microphone narration and a camera bubble to MP4; GIF has no sound or camera. Meeting audio is captured through a separate recording workflow.
Can I edit MP4 and GIF clips?
The shared editor supports trimming, precise time fields, removing a middle section and Undo. Review the result before copying or saving.
Can I use my own dictation shortcut?
Configure the shortcut and recording mode in Settings. Speech recognition and insertion are separate steps; some protected fields may not accept automatic insertion.
Is the iPhone app the same as the Mac app?
The Mac app supports the desktop workflows shown here. On iPhone, you can record a voice note or import an audio file for transcription. The iPhone app is installed separately from the App Store.
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Record your next meeting
Get Whynote to record a meeting or capture a thought as a voice note. Choose the Mac app for your desktop or the iPhone app for notes on the go.
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