Slack
Talk your Slack messages instead of typing them
Yes, Quiet Dictation works in Slack on Mac and Windows, in the desktop app and in the browser. Hold the hotkey, say your message, let go, and it appears in the message box ready to send.
Quick replies, fast
Answer threads and DMs at speaking speed without breaking focus.
Long updates made easy
Double-tap for hands-free mode and talk through a full status update.
Stays on your laptop
Speech is processed locally. Nothing is sent to a transcription server.
Works in every app
The same hotkey works in Slack, your email, your docs and your notes.
How to dictate in Slack with Quiet Dictation
- Install Quiet Dictation on your Mac or Windows laptop and start your free trial.
- Open Slack and click into the message box.
- Hold your Quiet Dictation hotkey and speak naturally.
- Let go. Clean, punctuated text appears where your cursor is.
- For longer stretches, double-tap the hotkey to dictate hands-free, then tap again to stop.
Slack lets you record audio clips, but those are sent as recordings, not text. Quiet Dictation gives you written messages that people can skim and search.
Common questions
Do I need to install anything inside Slack?+
No. There is no plugin or extension. Quiet Dictation types into Slack the same way your keyboard does, so it works wherever you can type.
Is my voice sent anywhere when I dictate into Slack?+
No. Speech recognition runs on your own computer. Your audio is never uploaded to a server, and dictation works without an internet connection.
Does it work on Mac and Windows?+
Yes. Quiet Dictation runs on Mac and Windows laptops and desktops. It is not available on phones.
How much does it cost?+
You can try it free for 14 days, starting from when you first activate the app. After that it is $5 a month or $39 a year.
Try Quiet Dictation free for 14 days
No credit card needed. Your voice never leaves your computer.
Start your free trial