> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://pipit.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# FAQ

> Frequently asked questions about Pipit

## General

**What is Pipit?**
A voice-to-text dictation app for macOS with on-device speech recognition and optional AI enhancement.

**Is Pipit free?**
Currently in beta and free. Pricing for the full release will be announced later.

**Does Pipit work offline?**
Yes. The core speech recognition is fully offline. AI post-processing requires internet but is optional.

**What languages are supported?**
25+ European languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Swedish, Polish, Russian, Ukrainian, and more. Enable multilingual mode in Settings for auto-detection.

## Privacy

**Is my voice data sent to the cloud?**
No. Audio is processed entirely on your Mac. Only if you enable AI, the transcribed text is sent to your chosen provider.

**Where are API keys stored?**
Securely in macOS Keychain.

## Permissions

**Why Accessibility permission?**
Required for global hotkeys and text insertion into any app.

**Why Microphone permission?**
Required to record your voice for transcription.

## Troubleshooting

| Issue                    | Solution                                                              |
| ------------------------ | --------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Hotkey not working       | Grant Accessibility permission, restart Pipit, try a different hotkey |
| Microphone not recording | Grant Microphone permission, check input device in System Settings    |
| Text not inserting       | Click the text field first, some apps have restrictions               |
| Poor accuracy            | Use a better microphone, reduce background noise, speak clearly       |

**Still having issues?**

If you can't find the answer you're looking for, please reach out:

* **In-App Feedback:** Scroll to the bottom of the Pipit app UI to find the **Send Feedback** form.
* **Troubleshooting:** Visit the [Troubleshooting Guide](/troubleshooting) for common fixes.
* **Discord:** Join our [Discord community](https://discord.gg/pipit).