Free, open-source voice dictation for Windows. Hold a hotkey, speak, and clean text appears at your cursor. English, Hebrew, and 99 more languages — fully local
Publisher’s description
What is TalkType?
TalkType by AchiGever26 is open-source Windows software. It is written in Python.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 64-bit Windows. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.1.1, released on August 19, 2026. The version history goes back to July 28, 2026: 2 releases, all linked to the official files.
Project description on GitHub: “Free, open-source voice dictation for Windows”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: TalkType is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is TalkType safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
9EA78158B7F4D3BA17278ED45DE46623414DFEC5E766ED8700C8840C1B9DB4EB· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 2 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1.1Latest | August 19, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 0.1.0 | July 28, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id achigever26.talktype -eTalkType-Setup-0.1.1.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- AchiGever26
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/AchiGever26/talktype
- Written in
- Python
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 0.1.1
- Released
- August 19, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- July 28, 2026
- Versions listed
- 2
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- achigever26.talktype
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Frequently asked questions
Is TalkType free?
Yes. TalkType is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is TalkType safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install TalkType with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can TalkType be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does TalkType run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of TalkType?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 28, 2026.