How to install Wispr Flow on Mac

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Available on: Mac

Get Wispr Flow running on your Mac in under a minute. Download the app, drag it to Applications, and start dictating.

How to install

Note: Wispr Flow requires macOS 12.0 (Monterey) or later. There are separate downloads for Apple Silicon and Intel Macs — make sure you download the correct version for your hardware.

  1. Download Wispr Flow from wisprflow.ai/download.

  2. Open the downloaded .dmg file. An installer window appears showing the Wispr Flow icon and an Applications folder.

  3. Drag the Wispr Flow icon onto the Applications folder in the installer window.

  4. Close the installer window.

  5. Open Wispr Flow from your Applications folder (or use Spotlight: press ⌘ + Space and type "Wispr Flow").

Tip: After launching, Wispr Flow runs in your menu bar — you won't see it in the Dock or ⌘+Tab switcher. macOS will ask you to grant microphone permission so Flow can transcribe your speech. The app also automatically sets itself to launch at login.

Troubleshooting: "Flow needs to be in the Applications folder to run"

This error appears when you open Wispr Flow directly from the installer window instead of dragging it to Applications first. To fix it:

  1. Click OK to dismiss the error.

  2. Re-open the .dmg file from your Downloads folder if the installer window closed.

  3. Drag the Wispr Flow icon onto the Applications folder in the installer window.

  4. Open Wispr Flow from your Applications folder, Launchpad, or Spotlight.

Important: Even after dragging Wispr Flow into Applications, clicking the icon inside the still-open installer window will still produce this error. Always launch the app from your Applications folder, Launchpad, or Spotlight.

FAQs

Can I install Wispr Flow somewhere other than the Applications folder?

No. Wispr Flow must be installed in an Applications folder on your Mac (/Applications, ~/Applications, or /System/Applications) to work correctly.

How do I eject the installer after installing?

Right-click the Wispr Flow disk icon on your desktop (or in Finder's sidebar) and select Eject. You can also delete the .dmg file from your Downloads folder to free up space.

I see an error about running the Intel version on Apple Silicon

Visit wisprflow.ai/download and select the Apple Silicon download. Delete the Intel version from your Applications folder and install the correct one.

I see an error about an unsupported macOS version

Wispr Flow requires macOS 12.0 (Monterey) or later. Update your Mac by going to System Settings → General → Software Update, then try installing again.