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Getting Started with LotusQ

Install LotusQ and make your first dictation in under 2 minutes.

1. Download & Install

Head to the download page and grab the installer for your operating system.

  1. 1Download the installer for macOS, Windows, or Linux
  2. 2Run the installer and follow the on-screen prompts
  3. 3Launch LotusQ from your Applications folder or Start menu

2. Sign In

When LotusQ opens, you'll be prompted to sign in. Use Google Sign-In for the fastest experience, or create an account with email and password.

💡 A free account lets you use local transcription. Upgrade to Pro for cloud-powered transcription, AI formatting, and cross-device sync.

3. Your First Dictation

LotusQ uses a Push-to-Talk system. Press and hold the PTT key, speak, then release to insert text.

  1. 1Open any text field (email, document, code editor, chat)
  2. 2Press and hold F8 (default PTT key)
  3. 3Speak naturally, LotusQ will transcribe as you talk
  4. 4Release F8, your text appears in the active app
💡 You'll hear a beep when recording starts and stops. The floating HUD pill shows your current state (recording → processing → done).

4. Choose Your Engine

LotusQ offers two transcription engines:

Cloud EnginePro

Fastest, most accurate. Requires internet. Includes AI formatting.

Local EngineFree

Works offline. Runs on your GPU/CPU. Raw transcription.

Switch engines in Settings → ASR Engine or from the Models page.

5. Explore More

Now that you're dictating, explore these features to level up:

Smart StylesAuto-adapt tone to each app
Custom DictionaryTeach LotusQ your jargon
Command ModeEdit text with your voice
SnippetsVoice-triggered text templates