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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