--- title: "Yaps 소개: Mac, Windows, Linux, Android용 오프라인 음성 도구" description: "Yaps는 macOS, Windows, Linux 및 Android용 개인정보 보호 우선 음성 앱으로 기기 내 음성-텍스트 변환, 정리, 텍스트-음성 변환 및 동기화된 음성 메모를 제공합니다." canonical: "https://www.yaps.ai/ko/%EB%B8%94%EB%A1%9C%EA%B7%B8/introducing-yaps" language: "ko-KR" --- 항목 156 Announcement · 20 FEB 2026 # Yaps 소개: Mac, Windows, Linux, Android용 오프라인 음성 도구 음성 도우미는 인터넷 연결이 필요하지 않거나 사용자의 말을 서버로 보내서는 안 되기 때문에 Yaps을 구축했습니다. 현재 Yaps는 macOS, Windows, Linux 및 Android에서 사용할 수 있으며 iOS는 곧 출시될 예정입니다. Yaps Team 11분 읽기 [일지로 돌아가기](/ko/블로그) **이 항목에서는** 입장 156 · 11 섹션 - [0.0서문](#preface) - [1.0오프라인에서 작동하는 음성 도우미를 구축한 이유](#why-we-built-a-voice-assistant-that-works-offline) - [2.0 Yaps란 무엇입니까?](#what-is-yaps) - [3.0 Yaps가 다른 Mac 받아쓰기 앱과 비교되는 방식](#how-yaps-compares-to-other-mac-dictation-apps) - [4.0 Yaps는 안전합니까? 기기 내 음성 처리 이해](#is-yaps-safe-understanding-on-device-voice-processing) - [5.0 Yaps는 누구를 위한 것인가요?](#who-is-yaps-for) - [6.0데스크톱 및 모바일용으로 기본 구축됨](#built-natively-for-desktop-and-mobile) - [7.0"개인 정보 보호 우선"은 실제로 무엇을 의미합니까?](#what-does-privacy-first-actually-mean) - [8.0 Yaps의 다음 단계는 무엇입니까?](#what-is-next-for-yaps) - [9.0 Yaps 시작하기](#getting-started-with-yaps) - [10.0자주 묻는 질문](#frequently-asked-questions) - [·[Speech-to-Text Dictation](/features/dictation) That Actually Works](#speech-to-text-dictationfeaturesdictation-that-actually-works) - [·AI 텍스트 정리](#ai-text-cleanup) - [·[Natural Text-to-Speech](/features/text-to-speech)](#natural-text-to-speechfeaturestext-to-speech) - [·[Voice Notes](/features/voice-notes) with Instant Transcription](#voice-notesfeaturesvoice-notes-with-instant-transcription) 입장 156 · Yaps 일지 20 FEB 2026 · 11분 읽기 발표 ![Yaps 소개: Mac, Windows, Linux, Android용 오프라인 음성 도구](/images/blog/introducing-yaps.png) 0.0 ## 서문 For years, voice assistants have promised the future. They would answer trivia, set timers, and tell you the weather. But when it came to real work - the kind that fills your day, demands your focus, and earns your living - they fell short. And when it came to privacy, they fell off a cliff. We built Yaps to change both of those things. Yaps is a **privacy-first, offline-capable voice app for macOS, Windows, Linux, and Android**. Core workflows can run on your device: dictation, cleanup for broken dictated text, read-aloud, and voice notes. Android, Windows, macOS, Linux, and the Save to Yaps browser extension are out today; iOS is coming soon. Today, we are making it available to the world. 직접 시도해 보세요 지금쯤이면 이 기사 전체를 받아쓰게 되었을 수도 있습니다. Yaps는 음성을 깨끗한 텍스트로 바꿔줍니다. 오프라인에서도 기기에서. [Yaps 다운로드](/ko/다운로드)안드로이드 · 윈도우 · 맥 · 리눅스 1.0 ## 오프라인에서 작동하는 음성 도우미를 구축한 이유 The voice technology industry has a trust problem. A 2024 survey found that **40% of voice assistant users worry about who is listening** to their conversations. And those worries are not unfounded. Google paid a $68 million settlement over recording private conversations through its voice assistant. Fireflies.AI was sued for illegally harvesting biometric voice data without consent. Over 276 million healthcare records were breached in 2024 alone, many through cloud-connected productivity tools. Even Apple's built-in Dictation sends audio data to Apple's servers by default. The pattern is clear: if your voice data touches a server, it is at risk. Every cloud API is a potential breach point. Every uploaded audio file is a liability. We believe there is a better way. Yaps can process speech recognition and text-to-speech **on your own device** using local machine learning models. Your audio is not uploaded for offline workflows, not stored remotely, and never used to train anyone's AI. The simplest way to protect voice data is to never let it leave the device in the first place. 2.0 ## Yaps란 무엇입니까? Yaps is a **privacy-first voice app for macOS, Windows, Linux, and Android**. On desktop, it lives in your menu bar and works with the apps where you already type. On Android, it includes a full customizable keyboard with themes, fonts, autocorrect, tap typing, swipe/glide typing, height adjustment, one-handed typing, 20+ languages, voice typing, and clipboard support for text and images. Across platforms, Yaps provides speech-to-text dictation, cleanup for messy dictated text, natural text-to-speech, synced voice notes, a studio editor, voice commands, and smart history. The desktop app is built with Tauri v2 and Rust, not an Electron wrapper or a web view. It starts in under a second, uses less than 200MB of memory, and integrates with native desktop workflows. Here is what Yaps does: 100%On-device processing <200MB Memory footprint <1s Startup time 7 Core features ### [Speech-to-Text Dictation](/features/dictation) That Actually Works Hold the Yaps hotkey and speak. On macOS that is Fn by default; Windows and Linux each have their own default, and every shortcut can be rebound. Your words appear wherever your cursor is - polished, punctuated, and ready. Whether you are composing an email in Mail, writing a document in Pages, drafting code comments in VS Code, or filling out a form in Safari, Yaps turns your speech into clean text that reads like you typed it. The accuracy is built on models trained on real-world dictation patterns - the pauses, the corrections, the stream-of-consciousness flow that makes human speech messy and beautiful. Yaps does not just transcribe. It understands context, adds punctuation naturally, and adapts to your speaking rhythm. Because everything runs on-device, there is **zero latency from network round trips**. You speak, the text appears. No buffering, no waiting for a server to respond, no degraded performance when your WiFi drops. esc F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 Q W E R T Y U I O P { } | A S D F G H J K L : " return shift Z X C V B N M , . / shift fn ctrl opt cmd cmd opt The only key you need to learn on macOS. ### AI Text Cleanup Yaps includes AI-powered text cleanup that automatically fixes grammar, removes duplicate words, normalizes punctuation, handles spoken punctuation (converting "slash" to "/", "at sign" to "@"), converts spoken emoji, and detects self-corrections. Available in two modes: cloud cleanup or fully offline cleanup using an on-device AI model. The offline mode runs entirely on your device - no data leaves the device. Choose which mode fits your privacy needs and workflow. ### [Natural Text-to-Speech](/features/text-to-speech) Select any text and hear it read aloud in a natural, warm voice. Not the flat, mechanical voice you might expect from a screen reader. Desktop includes 18 voices, and mobile includes 2 voices. Hearing your writing read back to you is one of the most effective editing techniques available. You catch errors your eyes skip over. You notice rhythm problems that look fine on screen. For anyone processing large volumes of text - researchers, lawyers, students, writers - this feature alone is worth the download. ### [Voice Notes](/features/voice-notes) with Instant Transcription Press the voice notes hotkey on desktop, or use voice capture on mobile, and capture a thought. No opening an app, no finding the right note, no friction. Speak, and Yaps saves it - timestamped, searchable, synced between mobile and desktop, and always accessible. These are not audio recordings you will never revisit. They are **full text transcriptions**, which means you can search them, copy them, and integrate them into your workflow. Think of voice notes as a voice-powered scratch pad that never runs out of pages and never needs you to re-listen to find what you said. We have written extensively about [why voice notes are the best way to capture ideas](/blog/voice-notes-capture-ideas), including practical workflows for meetings, brainstorming, and writing first drafts. ### Studio Editor The Yaps Studio is a dedicated text-to-speech workspace. Write or paste your script, choose from multiple natural voices, and generate audio with waveform visualization and word-level timings. Export as WAV with SRT subtitles - ideal for podcast intros, voiceovers, narration, and audio content creation. ### Voice Commands Control desktop workflows with your voice. Yaps voice commands let you create calendar events, set reminders, and trigger common actions hands-free. Calendar and Reminders use local macOS APIs on Mac; AI text generation requires internet. ### Smart History Every dictation, voice note, and text-to-speech session is saved in a searchable history. Find what you said last Tuesday. Re-use a dictation from this morning. Your voice work builds a personal archive that stays on your device and remains private. 3.0 ## Yaps가 다른 Mac 받아쓰기 앱과 비교되는 방식 The dictation app landscape has grown in recent years, and choosing the right tool matters - especially when privacy and workflow integration are priorities. Here is how Yaps compares to the other options available today. ### Yaps vs. Cloud-Based Voice Assistants Cloud-dependent voice tools like **Wispr Flow** offer speech-to-text by routing your audio to external cloud servers for processing. This approach has inherent trade-offs. **Cloud Voice Assistants** Audio sent to external servers. Requires internet. ~800MB RAM. $10-15/month subscriptions. Privacy depends on policy language. **Yaps (On-Device)** Audio stays on your device for offline workflows. Works fully offline. Under 200MB RAM on desktop. 7-day free trial. Privacy built into the architecture. **Privacy considerations**: When audio is sent to third-party cloud servers, you are trusting multiple organizations with your voice data. Some cloud-based tools also capture screenshots of your active window for "context understanding," which means your screen content - including sensitive documents, private messages, and proprietary code - may also be transmitted externally. Original privacy policies for some of these services have included provisions for using customer content for AI model training, though policies can change over time. The risks are more significant than most people realize - your voice carries biometric data, emotional state, and health indicators, as we detail in our article on [why your voice data is more sensitive than you think](/blog/voice-data-privacy-protect-yourself). **Performance and resource usage**: Cloud-dependent voice tools typically require significantly more system resources. Independent reports on cloud-based alternatives show memory usage around 800MB (compared to Yaps' sub-200MB footprint), CPU usage of 8% even when idle, and startup times of 8 to 10 seconds. Because Yaps runs locally with optimized native code, it starts in under a second with minimal system impact. **Offline availability**: Cloud voice tools simply do not work without an internet connection. If you are on an airplane, in a coffee shop with unreliable WiFi, working from a cabin, or operating in any environment without stable connectivity, cloud-based dictation stops entirely. Yaps works anywhere your device goes, regardless of network conditions. **Cost**: Many cloud-based voice assistants use subscription models (commonly $10-15 per month) that create ongoing costs. Yaps offers a 7-day free trial, after which it is a paid subscription. ### Yaps vs. Offline-Only Dictation Tools There are a handful of other offline dictation tools for macOS, such as **ParaSpeech**, which offers on-device speech recognition at a one-time price. These tools validate the core premise that on-device processing is the right approach for privacy. However, most offline dictation tools are limited to **dictation only**. They do not include text-to-speech, voice notes, a studio editor, voice commands, or smart history. If you need a complete voice workflow rather than a single feature, the scope difference is significant. Some offline tools also note that "future cloud features are not included in the lifetime license," which suggests a potential shift toward cloud dependency over time. And while marketed as fully offline, some collect anonymous telemetry data by default - a small but meaningful distinction for users who prioritize complete privacy. Yaps provides the full spectrum of voice productivity features while keeping everything on-device. No telemetry. No cloud upsell. No asterisks. ### Yaps vs. Apple Dictation Apple's built-in Dictation has improved significantly, especially on Apple Silicon Macs. It is free, it is integrated, and recent versions offer on-device processing for many languages. That said, Apple Dictation is a system-level feature, not a productivity tool. It does not offer voice notes, text-to-speech, voice commands, a studio editor, smart history, or a customizable workflow. And by default, Apple Dictation sends audio to Apple's servers for processing unless you specifically enable on-device mode in System Settings. Yaps is designed for people who want voice to be a **primary input method** for serious work, not an occasional convenience feature. 4.0 ## Yaps는 안전합니까? 기기 내 음성 처리 이해 This is a question we hear often, and we welcome it. Trust should be earned, not assumed. Here is exactly what happens when you use Yaps: 1. **Audio capture**: When you activate dictation, your microphone captures audio through the platform's local audio APIs. 2. **On-device processing**: In offline mode, the audio is processed by machine learning models running locally on your device. No network requests are made for the local speech pipeline. 3. **Text output**: The recognized text is inserted at your cursor position or saved as a voice note. 4. **Audio disposal**: The raw audio data is released from memory. It is not saved to disk, not uploaded, and not retained. In offline mode, audio data does not leave your device. There is no "phone home" behavior for the local speech pipeline, no analytics on your speech content, and no mechanism for remote access to your voice data. You can verify this yourself by using local dictation with your network connection completely disabled. This architecture is possible because modern Apple Silicon chips (M1, M2, M3, M4) include a dedicated Neural Engine capable of running speech recognition models locally at speeds that match or exceed cloud-based alternatives. The era when cloud processing was necessary for good voice recognition is over. Key Takeaway You can verify Yaps' local privacy yourself: disconnect from the internet entirely and use the offline-capable voice features. The local speech pipeline still works because no network connection is needed. 5.0 ## Yaps는 누구를 위한 것인가요? Yaps is built for anyone who works on a Mac, Windows PC, Linux machine, or Android phone and wants to use their voice more effectively. Some specific groups that benefit most: **Writers and content creators** who dictate drafts, use text-to-speech for editing, and capture ideas on the fly with voice notes. **Professionals handling sensitive information** - lawyers, healthcare workers, financial advisors, therapists - who cannot risk client data being transmitted to external servers. **Remote workers and travelers** who need dictation that works reliably on airplanes, in hotels with poor WiFi, and in locations without stable internet access. **Developers** who want to dictate comments, documentation, and messages without switching away from their editor. Our [practical guide to voice input for developers](/blog/voice-productivity-for-developers) covers specific workflows for commit messages, PR descriptions, code reviews, and more. **Accessibility-focused users** who rely on voice input and audio output as primary interaction methods and need tools that are fast, reliable, and always available. This includes professionals managing RSI, carpal tunnel, tendinitis, or other repetitive strain conditions where reducing keyboard use is part of injury management. If that describes your situation, our guide on [voice input as assistive technology for RSI and repetitive strain injuries](/blog/voice-input-rsi-accessibility) covers how to build a voice-first workflow around an existing injury. **Privacy-conscious professionals** who have read one too many headlines about voice data breaches and want a tool that respects their boundaries by design. 6.0 ## 데스크톱 및 모바일용으로 기본 구축됨 We chose to build Yaps carefully for each platform instead of shipping a thin web wrapper everywhere. On desktop, Yaps is built with Tauri v2 and Rust. On Android, it ships as a full IME keyboard. The result is a product that feels native where you use it: - **Under 200MB memory usage** - a fraction of what Electron-based alternatives consume - **Instant startup** - ready in under one second, every time - **Desktop integration** - always accessible, never in the way - **macOS Shortcuts support** - automate voice workflows with Shortcuts on Mac - **Mobile keyboard customization** - themes, fonts, height adjustment, one-handed typing, tap typing, and glide typing on Android - **Apple Silicon optimization** - takes full advantage of the Neural Engine on M1/M2/M3/M4 chips where available 설계부터 개인정보 보호 Yaps이 듣는 모든 내용은 기기에 남아 있습니다. 받아쓰기, 음성 메모 및 소리내어 읽기. 당신이 말하는 모든 내용은 당신의 장치에 남아 있습니다. [Yaps 다운로드](/ko/다운로드)안드로이드 · 윈도우 · 맥 · 리눅스 7.0 ## "개인 정보 보호 우선"은 실제로 무엇을 의미합니까? We use the phrase "privacy first" deliberately, and we want to be specific about what it means in practice: - **No audio is uploaded for offline workflows** - local dictation, cleanup, read-aloud, and voice notes can run on your device - **No telemetry** is collected on your speech content, usage patterns, or voice characteristics - **No third-party analytics** SDKs are included in the app - **No "anonymous" data collection** that could be de-anonymized - **No hidden cloud dependency** for core offline workflows; optional cloud features are clearly labeled - **Works with network disabled** for offline-capable workflows - unplug your ethernet, turn off WiFi, and the local voice pipeline still works This is not a privacy policy buried in legal language. It is an architectural decision baked into the software. For offline workflows, the data stays on your device because the local pipeline is designed that way. The Difference Most apps promise privacy through policy. Yaps backs it with architecture: the offline pipeline runs locally, while optional cloud features are clearly labeled before you use them. 8.0 ## Yaps의 다음 단계는 무엇입니까? Today's launch is the beginning. We are actively working on: - **Voice cloning** - use your own voice for text-to-speech playback - **Meeting transcription** - live, on-device transcription for calls and meetings - **Deeper app integrations** - tighter connections with the tools you already use - **Expanded language support** - bringing on-device voice processing to more languages - **Custom voice commands** - define your own voice-triggered workflows All future features will maintain the same privacy architecture: everything on-device, nothing uploaded, no compromises. 9.0 ## Yaps 시작하기 Download Yaps for free from [yaps.ai](https://www.yaps.ai) and experience what voice-first productivity feels like when privacy is not an afterthought. Setup takes less than a minute. Grant microphone access, and you are ready. Yaps includes a 7-day free trial. 01 · Try Yaps ## A voice keyboard that keeps your voice on your phone. Install Yaps on Android for offline dictation, a familiar full-size keyboard, and no screen capture. Scan the QR on desktop, or tap the Play badge on mobile. [GET IT ON Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ai.yaps.app) or [yaps.ai/android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ai.yaps.app) 10.0 ## 자주 묻는 질문 ### Does Yaps require an internet connection? No. Yaps works entirely offline. All speech recognition and text-to-speech processing happens on your Mac using local machine learning models. You can use Yaps on an airplane, in a location without WiFi, or with your network connection completely disabled. ### Is Yaps free? Yaps offers a 7-day free trial with access to every feature. After the trial, Yaps is a paid subscription (Pro $15 per month, Max $25 per month). Visit [yaps.ai](https://www.yaps.ai) for current pricing details. ### What macOS versions does Yaps support? Yaps is built for modern macOS and is optimized for Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3, M4) Macs. Check [yaps.ai](https://www.yaps.ai) for specific system requirements. ### How does Yaps compare to Wispr Flow? Yaps and Wispr Flow take fundamentally different approaches. Wispr Flow sends audio to cloud servers for processing and requires a monthly subscription ($15/month). Yaps processes everything on-device, works offline, uses significantly less memory (under 200MB vs. ~800MB), and does not require an internet connection. If privacy and offline availability are priorities, Yaps is designed specifically for those needs. ### Does Yaps record or store my voice? No. Yaps processes audio in real-time and releases it from memory immediately after transcription. No audio is saved to disk, uploaded to any server, or retained in any form. Only the transcribed text is saved (in your voice notes and history), and that data stays on your Mac. ### Can I use Yaps for dictation in any app? Yes. Yaps works system-wide with any macOS application. Wherever you can place a text cursor - email clients, word processors, code editors, web browsers, messaging apps - Yaps can insert dictated text. ### Is on-device speech recognition as accurate as cloud-based alternatives? Modern Apple Silicon chips include a Neural Engine specifically designed for machine learning tasks like speech recognition. On-device models have reached parity with cloud-based alternatives for most use cases, and they eliminate the latency introduced by network round trips. Many users find that Yaps feels faster because there is no waiting for a server response. ### What is the best offline dictation app for Mac? Yaps is designed to be the most comprehensive voice tool for macOS, combining speech-to-text, text-to-speech, voice notes, a studio editor, voice commands, and smart history. Core features like dictation, TTS with offline voices, and voice notes run entirely on-device. Voice commands require internet for AI text generation (cloud AI). While other offline dictation tools exist, most offer only single-feature dictation without the broader voice productivity workflow that Yaps provides. ### How much memory does Yaps use? Yaps uses less than 200MB of RAM, which is a fraction of what many voice tools require. For comparison, some cloud-based voice assistants use 600-800MB of RAM and consume noticeable CPU resources even when idle. Yaps is designed to be lightweight enough to leave running all day without impacting your other work. ### Does Yaps work with Apple Silicon and Intel Macs? Yaps is optimized for Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3, M4) to take full advantage of the Neural Engine for on-device speech processing. Check [yaps.ai](https://www.yaps.ai) for the latest compatibility information. --- Your voice is your most natural, most powerful communication tool. It should not require a cloud server, a subscription, or a leap of faith about who might be listening. Your voice has been waiting. Let it lead. Yaps 저널은 Yaps로 작성되었습니다. 당신의 목소리를 활용해보세요. 지저분한 음성 입력, 깔끔한 붙여넣기 가능한 텍스트 출력.비공개, 오프라인 우선, 무료로 시작할 수 있습니다. [Yaps 다운로드](/ko/다운로드)안드로이드 · 윈도우 · 맥 · 리눅스 계속 읽으세요 ## 계속 읽으세요 [ANNOUNCEMENT · 14 MIN READ Yaps Is Now on Android: The AI Keyboard That Keeps Your Voice Private](/ko/블로그/yaps-android-앱-launch) [ANALYSIS · 16 MIN READ Claude Now Watermarks Its Text: How It Works and What It Misses](/ko/blog/ai-watermarking-claude) **Yaps 저널** · 2026 · 항목 156 [소개](/ko/소개) [브랜드](/ko/브랜드) [채용](/ko/채용) [RSS](/blog/rss.xml) [아카이브](/ko/블로그) [사이트맵](/sitemap.xml)