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Talktopus requires:

• Operating System: Windows 10 or Windows 11
• RAM: 4GB minimum (8GB recommended)
• Microphone: Any working microphone
• Internet: Required for AI transcription

Talktopus is lightweight and runs well on most modern Windows computers.

1. Download the installer from the Download section
2. Run the installer (.exe file)
3. Follow the installation wizard
4. Launch Talktopus from your Start menu or desktop

The installer will guide you through the setup process.

Talktopus uses AI services for transcription. You'll need an API key from your chosen provider:

1. Open Talktopus Settings
2. Go to the "AI Provider" section
3. Choose your provider (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.)
4. Paste your API key
5. Click "Save"

See the AI & API Keys section for detailed instructions on getting an API key.

Yes! Talktopus has a free tier that includes core dictation features. The Pro version ($20 one-time) includes additional features like:

• AI text cleanup and formatting
• Custom prompts and templates
• Priority support
• All future updates

See Pro Features for the full comparison.

1. Position your cursor where you want text to appear
2. Hold your hotkey (default: Ctrl+Shift+Space)
3. Speak naturally
4. Release the hotkey
5. Your text appears instantly!

Talktopus works in any application - email, documents, chat, code editors, and more.

Yes! Go to Settings → Hotkey and click "Change Hotkey". Press your preferred key combination. Popular alternatives:

• Caps Lock (hold)
• F9
• Ctrl+Space
• Alt+S

Talktopus requires an internet connection for AI transcription. Your voice is sent to your chosen AI provider (like OpenAI) for processing.

However, we never store your voice recordings or dictated text. Data goes directly from your device to the AI provider.

Talktopus works everywhere on Windows! It types text wherever your cursor is:

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge)
• Email clients
• Chat apps (Slack, Teams, Discord)
• Code editors (VS Code, Sublime, etc.)
• Any text field!

1. Go to platform.openai.com
2. Sign up or log in
3. Go to "API Keys" in the left sidebar
4. Click "Create new secret key"
5. Copy the key and paste it into Talktopus settings

Note: OpenAI charges per usage. Typical dictation costs ~$0.01-0.05 per session.

We recommend OpenAI Whisper for most users - it's fast, accurate, and affordable.

• OpenAI Whisper: Best overall, great accuracy, ~$0.006/minute
• Anthropic Claude: Good for AI cleanup features
• Others: Check settings for all supported providers

Very little! OpenAI Whisper costs about $0.006 per minute of audio.

Example: If you dictate for 1 hour per day, you'd pay roughly $0.36/day or about $10/month.

Most users spend less than $5/month on API costs.

Yes! Your privacy is important to us:

• Voice recordings go directly to your AI provider - we never see them
• Dictated text stays on your device
• We don't log or store your content
• See our Privacy Policy for full details

1. After purchase, you'll receive a license key via email
2. Open Talktopus → Settings → License
3. Enter your license key
4. Click "Activate"

You can also manage your license at talktopus.app/portal.

Each Pro license can be activated on 1 device.

If you need to switch devices, you can deactivate the old device from the customer portal and activate on your new computer.

Yes! Simply:

1. Go to talktopus.app/portal
2. Find your license
3. Deactivate the old device
4. Activate on your new computer

No need to contact support - you can manage this yourself.

We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you're not satisfied with Talktopus Pro for any reason, contact us within 30 days for a full refund.

No questions asked!

Try these steps:

1. Check Windows settings: Settings → Sound → Input. Make sure your microphone is selected and levels are good.
2. Check Talktopus settings: Go to Settings → Audio and select the correct microphone.
3. Test your mic: Use Windows Voice Recorder to confirm it's working.
4. Restart: Close and reopen Talktopus.

This usually means:

• Key not entered correctly: Copy the full key with no extra spaces
• Key expired or revoked: Generate a new key from your AI provider
• No billing set up: Some providers require a payment method even for free tiers
• Usage limits: You may have exceeded your quota

Transcription speed depends on:

• Internet connection: Try a faster/more stable connection
• AI provider load: Occasionally providers have high traffic
• Recording length: Longer recordings take longer to process

Tip: For faster results, try dictating shorter segments.

Make sure:

• Your cursor is in the right text field before pressing the hotkey
• The window/application has focus
• You're not in a protected field that blocks typing

Talktopus types wherever your cursor is, so position it first, then hold the hotkey.

1. Try running as Administrator (right-click → Run as administrator)
2. Check if antivirus is blocking it
3. Reinstall the latest version from our download page
4. Still not working? Contact support with your Windows version

Everything in Free, plus:

• ✨ AI text cleanup and formatting
• 📝 Custom prompts and templates
• ⚡ Priority processing
• 🎯 Advanced settings and customization
• 📧 Priority email support
• 🔄 All future updates included

One-time purchase: $20 - no subscription!

No! Talktopus Pro is a one-time purchase of $20. You own it forever, including all future updates.

The only ongoing cost is your AI provider's API usage (typically $5-10/month depending on how much you dictate).

1. Visit our Pricing page
2. Click "Get Pro"
3. Complete checkout (secure payment via LemonSqueezy)
4. Receive your license key via email
5. Activate in Talktopus settings