Medical Dictation Software for Mac
More time with patients, less with keyboards
Works with your apps
Ottex works system-wide on macOS. Dictate directly into these apps and more.
And any other app that accepts text input. See all supported apps
Why Ottex works for healthcare professionals
Concrete benefits with real-world impact
3x Faster Than Typing
Speak 150+ words per minute vs 40 wpm typing. Finish tasks in a third of the time.
Medical Terminology
Add drug names, procedures, ICD codes to your dictionary. Accurate transcription for healthcare.
Custom Dictionary
Add names, technical terms, and jargon. Ottex transcribes them accurately every time.
Privacy First
No screen capture, ever. Your audio goes directly to your API provider. Ottex never sees your data.
Voice Corrections
Say 'scratch that' to delete mistakes, 'actually' to rephrase. Fix errors without stopping your flow or touching the keyboard.
Context Awareness
Optionally let AI see your screen for smarter responses. Reply to emails with full context, answer messages knowing the conversation history.
Smart Snippets
Define custom text replacements and shortcuts. Say 'work signature' to expand your full email signature, or 'my address' for your contact info.
Inline AI Commands
Transform text as you speak: 'Ottex start fix grammar Ottex end'. Edit, improve, translate—all by voice.
What you can do
Write Clinical Notes
Dictate SOAP notes, progress notes, or patient summaries. Add medical terms to your dictionary for accurate transcription.
Other ways Ottex helps healthcare professionals
Respond to Emails
Dictate email responses with the right tone. Use context awareness to see the full thread, then speak your reply naturally.
Code Without a Keyboard
Voice-prompt AI coding agents like Cursor and Claude Code. With Ottex handling dictation and AI handling the code, you can architect and ship features with almost zero typing. Perfect for RSI recovery or accessibility.
Frequently asked questions
Does it handle medical terminology?+
Cloud AI models like Gemini 3 Flash are trained on medical literature. You can also add specific terms, drug names, and procedure codes to your custom dictionary.
Is it HIPAA compliant?+
Ottex uses BYOK (Bring Your Own Key). Your audio goes directly to your API provider—we never see or store your data. Consult your compliance team for your specific requirements.
Does it work with Epic, Cerner, or other EHR systems?+
Yes. Ottex works system-wide on macOS—any app where you can type, including browser-based EHR systems. Dictate directly into Epic, Cerner, Athena, or any other EHR.
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