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# Choose how Lirelle transcribes

You can switch this any time in Settings. Meeting recordings always transcribe locally regardless — this choice is for dictation.

Cloud ONLINE
Fastest start — no download. Short audio chunks go to the Lirelle server for transcription. Requires internet.
Recommended Ready instantly
Local OFFLINE
100% on your Mac — audio never leaves. Needs a one-time ~1.5 GB Whisper model download. Works offline forever afterwards.
Privacy-first ~1.5 GB download
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