Product details change. This page was checked against Wispr Flow's official website or documentation on 2026-08-17.
This is the shortest reliable path from download to a useful first dictation.
Install from the official source
- Open the Wispr Flow download page.
- Choose the installer or store link for your device.
- Sign in with Google, Apple, Microsoft, SSO, or email and password.
- Complete the microphone and accessibility permission prompts.
Desktop requirements currently list macOS 12 or later, or 64-bit Windows 10 or later. Both require a microphone, internet access, and about 500 MB of free storage. iPhone requires iOS 18.3 or later; Android requirements can vary by device.
Learn the trigger
On desktop, Flow is designed around a keyboard trigger. Use the shortcut shown during onboarding, speak a complete thought, then release it. Mobile setup walks you through tap-to-dictate and push-to-talk behavior.
Start in a disposable note rather than an important document. That lets you learn where the text lands and how Flow handles corrections without risking live content.
Improve the result
Speak in phrases, not isolated words. Say the intended structure aloud: “new paragraph,” a list, or a direct instruction to rewrite. Add names, acronyms, and specialist vocabulary to the dictionary when Flow repeatedly changes them.
Use Command Mode for editing only after basic dictation feels predictable. Mixing dictation and editing commands too early makes it harder to tell whether a problem comes from recognition or from the command itself.
Check privacy before sensitive use
Open Flow's privacy settings before using it with health, legal, financial, or confidential work. Wispr publishes privacy controls and enterprise compliance information, but your employer's policies still apply.
