Asterisk. Your voice. Your story.
A distraction-free writing space designed for Mac. Speak naturally and Asterisk captures your voice and transcribes it instantly—all on your Mac, completely private. When you need to hear what you actually said, just play it back.
Write Out Loud
Speak naturally. Asterisk captures your voice and transcribes it instantly—all on your Mac, completely private. Need to hear it back? Just press play.
Write Quiet
Pure, focused typing when you need it. No clutter, no chrome—just you and your words taking shape.
Built for Deep Work
One draft at a time keeps you present. A simple library keeps you organized. Asterisk gets out of your way so you can stay with your story.
Try it today!
FAQ
Is Asterisk free? –
Yes—Asterisk is free on Mac. We may add optional paid features later, but writing and recording are included.
Are my recordings private? +
Voice capture and transcription stay on your Mac. Nothing is sent to the cloud without you choosing to share.
Can I export my writing? +
Yes. Copy, share, or export drafts anytime so your work is portable.
Does it work offline? +
Yes. Type or dictate without a connection. Your writing and recordings stay local; sync and share when you’re online.
How do I start dictation? +
Hit the record button or press the shortcut (⌘⇧R by default) to capture your voice and auto-transcribe into your draft.