Make sure your Mac is ready for Voiceleap.
macOS 26.2 or later
Required for on-device translation using Apple's Translation framework
Apple Silicon (M1 or later) or Intel
Apple Silicon recommended for best performance
8 GB RAM
16 GB recommended for optimal real-time performance
500 MB available space
Additional space required for language model downloads (varies by language)
Required for initial setup
Offline translation available after downloading language models
Any Mac capable of running macOS 26.2 is supported, including:
Note: Intel Mac support depends on macOS 26.2 compatibility. Check Apple's official compatibility list for your specific model.
Voiceleap supports 21 languages for real-time translation:
Language models are downloaded on first use and stored locally for offline access.
Voiceleap requires the following macOS permissions to function:
System Audio Recording
Required for Listen and Conversation modes to capture audio from other apps
Microphone Access
Required for Speak and Conversation modes, and for voice cloning setup
Speech Recognition
Required for transcription (processed entirely on-device)
Works Offline
All core translation features work offline after downloading language models
Internet required for:
If you're running an older version, you can update to macOS 26.2 through System Settings > General > Software Update.
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