Click into a text field
Put the cursor where you want the text, in whatever app you're using.
Built for Cantonese · Mac dictation
Just say it.
Then it's written.
No Cangjie, no picking characters one by one.
Hold a hotkey, speak Cantonese, let go —
the text is typed into the app you're using.
Apple Silicon Mac · macOS 14 or later
Local transcription · The trial never charges you
Write the way you speak.Illustration
Dictated text
聽日朝早十點開會，
我會帶埋份報告過嚟。
有咩要準備就話我知。
Hold fn to talkCantonese first·HK Traditional by default·Audio stays on your Mac·Works across apps
See it in 80 seconds
Speak. It's written.
In Cantonese, with Traditional Chinese subtitles.
Keep your train of thought
Three steps,
then back to work.
Messages, quick notes, work drafts.
Say what you mean in the language that comes naturally.
Hold the hotkey and speak
Talk at your normal pace. A floating preview shows the recognition as you go. The hotkey is configurable, and there is no length limit.
Let go — the text appears
Transcription finishes on your Mac and the text is typed in. Give it a quick check and carry on.
Automatic typing needs Microphone and Accessibility permissions. Some protected fields are not supported; you can always copy the latest result from the menu.
Language comes first
Speak Cantonese naturally,
get Chinese that reads right.
Designed around Cantonese speakers — from the model choice to the very first setting.
Dedicated Cantonese mode
Uses Qwen3-ASR's Cantonese recognition with the language set explicitly, so the model doesn't have to guess each time.
Mandarin when you need it
Switch to Mandarin mode in one step. Automatic language detection is also available and clearly marked experimental.
Your choice of script
Hong Kong Traditional by default, with Taiwan Traditional, classic Traditional or Simplified available. Language and script are set separately.
Privacy, plainly
What you say
doesn't go to the cloud.
The Qwen3-ASR speech model (about 1.31 GB) is downloaded separately from the app. Once ready, it runs locally on your Apple Silicon Mac; recording and transcription don't contact any model service.
- Audio and transcripts are never uploaded
- Your content is not used to train models
- No ad tracking or usage analytics
- Clear the latest result at any time
Downloading the app and model, purchasing and licence checks need a network connection. Compatibility typing briefly uses the clipboard; other clipboard tools or system sync may keep their own copy.
Read the full privacy policy ↗Pick your pace
Try it first, then decide.
The 7-day free trial starts after onboarding, with your first successful everyday transcription. No payment details, no automatic charge.
Prices in US dollars; applicable taxes and totals are shown at checkout.
Month to month
Monthly
US$9 / month
Good for trying it out over time, or if you prefer paying monthly.
- Local Cantonese and Mandarin transcription
- Automatic typing across apps
- Script options and custom hotkey
For everyday use
Lifetime licence
Launch price until 30 November 2026 (HKT)
For long-term Cantonese typing without a subscription.
- Everything in the monthly plan
- One payment, no renewals
- Local model — no per-minute fees
Questions
Before you start.
Is this a macOS input method?
No — Gongyeh is a menu-bar dictation tool. Hold the hotkey to record; on release, the transcript is typed into the current text field. Your keyboard input method stays as it is.
Cantonese, Mandarin, and mixed English?
There are Cantonese and Mandarin modes, plus experimental automatic detection. Mixed Chinese–English, proper nouns and background noise can affect results, so try it with your own voice and check the text before sending.
Which Macs are supported?
Apple Silicon (M1 or newer) with macOS 14 or later. Intel Macs are not supported.
Do I need to be online?
Recognition runs on your Mac. On first setup the app downloads the roughly 1.31 GB model, with pause and resume; it is enabled only after an integrity check, and app updates reuse it. Getting the app or model, purchasing and licence checks need a connection. After a successful licence check you can work offline for up to 7 days.
Why does it need Accessibility permission?
To detect the global hotkey and type text. Audio is only processed after you start a recording, and you can revoke permissions in System Settings. Some apps use a compatibility mode that briefly uses the clipboard.
Will macOS block the download?
The version on this site is signed with Developer ID and notarized by Apple. On first open macOS may ask you to confirm an app downloaded from the internet; you never need to turn off system security or run workaround commands.
Where does the speech model come from?
Gongyeh uses Qwen3-ASR 1.7B from the Qwen team (4-bit text decoder, 8-bit audio encoder), running locally via MLX under the Apache License 2.0. Gongyeh provides the Mac recording, text input, localisation and experience — we did not create the model. Third-party licences.
Is the app in English?
The app interface and help are currently in Traditional Chinese. The download, setup and pricing are the same for everyone.
Keep creating in the language that comes naturally.
Your next sentence,
spoken.
Gongyeh is available · Apple Silicon · macOS 14 or later
Download Gongyeh for Mac ↗Developer ID signed and notarized by Apple · 7-day free trial