Changelog

New features, improvements, and fixes for PrivateTranscribe.

v0.13.10August 8, 2026

Immediate Pro Unlock and More Reliable Dictation

FixedA newly activated Pro license now removes the Starter word limit immediately, without restarting the app
ImprovedStable paid Pro access is now clearly separated from unfinished Beta features for approved testers
FixedLong dictations preserve complete audio more reliably and avoid truncated or hallucinated endings
FixedNavigation between the dictation overlay and control panel works reliably again
FixedTransparent overlay areas remain click-through instead of blocking the app underneath
FixedRepeated toast notifications are now deduplicated

v0.13.9August 7, 2026

Reliable Pasting Into Terminals

NewAdded OpenAI GPT Transcribe as a recommended cloud transcription model
FixedDictation now pastes correctly into terminal windows such as Claude Code, which need a different paste shortcut than ordinary apps
FixedPasting no longer fails when a dictation hotkey key is still held down as the text arrives
FixedRemoved the PowerShell step behind automatic pasting, which some antivirus tools flagged as suspicious
FixedYour clipboard is now restored only after the paste has finished, so nothing gets overwritten mid-paste
FixedThe Transcribe language menu no longer gets cut off near the bottom of the window
FixedFixed the misspelled PrivateTranscribe entry in the Windows Start Menu
ImprovedHardened app navigation, model downloads, release credentials, and local API key storage

v0.13.7July 27, 2026

Hotkey Control, Analytics Choice and Startup Fix

NewAdded a tray toggle that pauses the dictation hotkey for the current session
NewAdded a Settings control for changing optional product analytics consent at any time
ImprovedLimited product analytics to known events, removed duplicate tracking, and set a 12-month retention period
FixedPrivateTranscribe now respects when its startup entry is disabled in Windows, and Settings reflects the real Windows state

v0.13.6July 13, 2026

Clearer Starter Reset Timing

ImprovedThe Starter usage card now shows a live hours-and-minutes countdown until the daily allowance resets

v0.13.5July 13, 2026

Faster Local Dictation & Usage Clarity

NewAdded a Dashboard card showing Starter words used, words remaining, and the daily reset time
ImprovedLocal transcription now starts loading while you speak, reducing the wait after recording on cold starts
FixedImproved overlay hide and show behavior across taskbar snapping, tray actions, and Settings
FixedAllowed slower local model cold starts enough time to finish without leaving failed attempts hanging

v0.13.4July 10, 2026

Responsiveness Improvements

ImprovedCUDA engine setup, model cache migration, and hardware detection now run without blocking app startup
ImprovedParakeet model deletion no longer blocks the main process
ImprovedAudio transcription file handling now uses async file I/O for smoother processing

v0.13.3July 9, 2026

Production Settings Cleanup

FixedProduction Settings now labels the storage tab as Data & Storage instead of Developer
FixedRemoved the empty Diagnostics & Data header when developer tools are hidden in production

v0.13.2July 8, 2026

Entitlement Gating & Brand Fixes

FixedFixed packaged builds accidentally treating themselves like development builds, which unlocked gated paid and tester-beta features without a valid entitlement
FixedRestored Pro surfaces in Settings to the website purple accent

v0.13.1July 5, 2026

CUDA Engine & Starter Limit

ImprovedPublished the CUDA engine update path for the latest GPU package
NewStarter now includes 5,000 private words per day with all Whisper models and CUDA acceleration available
FixedExisting Starter installs are migrated from the old daily cap to 5,000 words

v0.13.0June 24, 2026

Tester Approval Flow & Email Overhaul

NewManual tester approval flow with Discord Approve and Deny buttons
NewName and use-case fields on the tester signup form
NewLicense key auto-emailed to approved testers
ImprovedEmail templates aligned with brand writing style
FixedDiscord webhook buttons fixed with component support
FixedEmail send failures now surfaced instead of swallowed
FixedTaskbar snap defaults to on

v0.12.2June 23, 2026

Feedback Screenshots & Discord

NewAdded screenshot attachments to in-app feedback - paste (Ctrl+V) or add images directly in the feedback dialog
NewFeedback now forwards to Discord with screenshot links and image previews so reports arrive in one place
ImprovedDifferentiated Discord feedback category colors so feature ideas and general feedback are easier to tell apart
ImprovedFeedback now always includes app version and system info with a clear privacy notice instead of an opt-in checkbox

v0.12.1June 22, 2026

Windows Uninstall Cleanup

FixedImproved Windows uninstall cleanup so a manual uninstall can remove app data and model caches without affecting updater installs
FixedPrevented uninstall cleanup prompts from appearing during app updates or silent uninstalls

v0.12.0June 22, 2026

Dictionary Modes & Correction Memory Beta

NewAdded dictionary modes so words can be saved as hints, exact spelling repairs, or higher-priority terms
ImprovedMerged the approved-tester Correction Memory beta into the dictionary page so vocabulary and learned fixes live together
ImprovedKept the Correction Memory beta focused on useful word-level repairs
FixedEnforced production entitlements so development previews cannot unlock paid or tester-beta features
FixedValidated Whisper model files before use so broken or partial downloads are not treated as ready

v0.11.4June 17, 2026

Installer Build Fix

FixedPrepared a new Windows build version after the unsigned local installer build fix

v0.11.3June 16, 2026

Local Installer Builds

FixedFixed local Windows installer builds without code-signing privileges while preserving app executable metadata

v0.11.2June 16, 2026

Windows Build Compatibility

FixedFixed Windows installer builds with electron-builder 26.8.1 by removing an unsupported signing option

v0.11.1June 15, 2026

Startup & Installer Polish

NewAdded the startup-at-login choice to onboarding so new users can decide during first setup
FixedRestored Windows executable resource editing so packaged installer builds embed the PrivateTranscribe icon while still skipping code signing

v0.11.0June 14, 2026

Long Dictation & Setup Clarity

NewAdded support for long-running dictation sessions with stronger recorder handling for longer speech input
ImprovedImproved dashboard layout, setup summary, stat pills, and microphone configuration presentation
ImprovedSimplified tester feedback submission and aligned feedback categories with the backend
FixedHardened dictation finalization to reduce race conditions and avoid losing the tail end of longer dictations
FixedRestored the overlay microphone visualizer after system wake and resume scenarios

v0.10.5June 11, 2026

Tester Feedback & Setup Polish

NewAdded in-app structured feedback collection so testers can report issues directly from the UI
ImprovedGated full dictation setup on real Whisper model download so installs are more reliable on first launch
FixedDeferred first-open diagnostics to prevent setup lockups on slower machines
ImprovedRecommended large-v3-turbo on high-VRAM CUDA setups for the best out-of-the-box accuracy
FixedClarified transcription output language labels and prevented stale translation toggles from affecting results
FixedFixed incorrect auto-start registration so PrivateTranscribe launches cleanly on boot
ImprovedAdded opt-in text repair diagnostics to help diagnose split-word spacing issues

v0.10.4June 4, 2026

Early Access Feedback System

NewBuilt in-app feedback panel so early-access testers can report bugs and suggest improvements without leaving the app
NewAdded Supabase-backed feedback collection Edge Function with health-check endpoint
ImprovedAdded CI workflow for feedback backend deployment alongside the main app

v0.10.3June 3, 2026

Transcription Repair & Support Tools

FixedRepaired split transcription spacing so dictated text no longer arrives with missing mid-word spaces
ImprovedFixed support email templates so users can describe issues more clearly when reporting problems
FixedHardened support feedback tooling for more reliable issue reporting

v0.10.2May 31, 2026

Overlay Taskbar Snap & Diarization Stability

NewAdded taskbar snap mode - overlay can now dock to the Windows taskbar for a cleaner desktop dictation experience
FixedOverlay recovers properly after display sleep, wake, and z-order changes - no more ghost overlays
FixedShell-level diarization (speaker detection) is more stable with safer thresholds, max speaker caps, and no crash-prone clustering
ImprovedStopped repeated Whisper model reloads between dictation sessions for faster recording start
ImprovedParallelized local Whisper preparation steps to reduce recording latency
FixedFixed partial legacy model cache migration that could leave the wrong model selected after upgrade
NewAdded combined tap-and-hold dictation mode - tap to toggle, hold for push-to-talk
ImprovedNormalized transcript punctuation spacing so apostrophes and commas land reliably

v0.10.1May 12, 2026

File Transcription v2

NewAdded production-grade Transcribe File workflow for local audio and video files
NewAdded automatic speaker detection with clear Speaker 1 / Speaker 2 style labels
NewAdded timestamped output and SRT subtitle export for easier reuse in editing and publishing workflows
ImprovedAdded optional noise reduction and persisted file transcription settings
FixedPreserved TinyDiarize speaker-turn markers from realtime whisper.cpp output for more reliable speaker formatting
FixedFixed a startup crash when reading speaker detection settings before initialization

v0.8.4May 6, 2026

Windows Hotkeys & Overlay Stability

FixedSafer Windows hotkey routing - standard shortcuts like Ctrl+Space stay on Electron global shortcuts, while native-only keys use the Windows listener
FixedMouse4 / Mouse5, modifier-only combinations, and Danish/OEM keys such as ½ now register reliably on Windows
ImprovedPreserves the user-visible hotkey label while normalizing native Windows key codes behind the scenes
ImprovedTray wording now consistently refers to the floating UI as the Overlay
FixedResolved dependency audit issues and updated native dependencies for the newer Electron runtime

v0.8.3May 1, 2026

CUDA Engine Reliability

FixedImproved CUDA package validation for split runtime builds so GPU acceleration is detected more accurately
ImprovedAdded clearer CUDA engine status updates in Settings → General
FixedLanguage auto-detection is now passed explicitly to Whisper for more predictable transcription behavior
ImprovedAdded long-file transcription coverage to protect larger local audio workflows

v0.8.2April 30, 2026

Packaged Whisper Runtime

ImprovedPackaged required Whisper and CUDA runtime libraries with the Windows app so installs are more self-contained
ImprovedAdded startup diagnostics when CUDA cannot be used, making CPU fallback easier to understand and support
ImprovedDefault transcription language now starts on auto-detect for a smoother first-run experience
FixedClarified when the CUDA engine is active versus when transcription has fallen back to CPU

v0.8.1April 30, 2026

CUDA Status Clarity

ImprovedClarified CUDA active-state copy so users can see whether GPU acceleration is actually being used
FixedImproved CPU fallback messaging when CUDA is unavailable or inactive

v0.8.0April 30, 2026

Long Audio & Engine Status

NewLocal file transcription now handles long audio files more reliably
ImprovedEngine status is shown even when the Whisper server is idle, so users can see what backend is actually ready
FixedReduced Whisper server restart churn between requests
FixedFixed CPU-only mode enforcement and CUDA-to-CPU fallback handling

v0.7.0April 29, 2026

Whisper Engine Foundation

NewAdded Windows CPU whisper-server packaging so local transcription works even without CUDA
ImprovedImproved CPU/GPU engine labels and fallback indicators so performance state is clearer
FixedAdded binary size guards to the CUDA workflow to catch broken runtime uploads earlier
FixedHardened startup behavior when CUDA binaries or drivers are unavailable

v0.5.2April 24, 2026

Update Install Stability

FixedFixed an update-install crash by making the app quit path safer during auto-updates
ImprovedSkipped model cache prompts during automatic updates so installs can complete without unnecessary interruption

v0.5.1April 24, 2026

Release Polish

FixedRemoved a manual before-quit event path that could interfere with update installation
ImprovedCleaned up lint, formatting, and release-test expectations after the v0.5.0 CUDA work

v0.5.0April 23, 2026

CUDA Runtime & Onboarding Upgrade

NewAdded CUDA binary version tracking with SHA256 hashes and stale-runtime detection
NewAdded automatic CUDA binary updates after app updates to keep the GPU runtime aligned
ImprovedAdded CUDA download to onboarding and gated setup on the current CUDA binary
ImprovedSimplified onboarding with clearer hardware selection, less jargon, and a more realistic microphone test
ImprovedRemoved Parakeet from the recommended setup path and cleaned up stale Parakeet settings
FixedFixed CUDA download safety issues including concurrent downloads, stale banners, and safe failure handling
FixedFixed overlay wake/reconnect positioning and several reviewed security/stability issues

v0.4.1March 29, 2026

Overlay & Action Engine Beta Reliability

FixedFixed overlay context menu overflowing screen edges - menu now flips direction based on available space instead of always opening upward
FixedFixed approved-tester Action Engine beta commands firing twice on overlapping transcript segments - added per-action debounce (2 s default)
ImprovedHistory empty state now shows your actual configured hotkey so new users know how to start

v0.4.0March 23, 2026

Performance & Reliability

ImprovedEliminated 3-4s recording start delay by caching microphone device enumeration
ImprovedPooled microphone stream between recordings to remove getUserMedia latency on every dictation
ImprovedUpgraded overlay to screen-saver window level on Windows for guaranteed always-on-top behaviour
FixedOverlay no longer intercepts mouse clicks in transparent areas
FixedFaster on-top self-repair loop so overlay recovers if another window pushes it down
ImprovedTray tooltip simplified to app name for cleaner taskbar presentation

v0.3.4March 21, 2026

Pre-Launch Polish

ImprovedRewrote gated-feature locked-state copy to be clearer
ImprovedAudited paid and tester-beta entitlement enforcement across gated surfaces
FixedAdded root-level ErrorBoundary for graceful crash recovery
FixedNormalized support email handling across the app
FixedFixed dictionary word replacement and streak date calculations

v0.3.0March 15, 2026

Action Engine & Smart Context Beta

NewAdded the approved-tester Action Engine beta for voice-triggered commands and workflows
NewAdded the approved-tester Smart Context beta for IDE-aware dictation
NewAdded the approved-tester Correction Memory beta for learning from edits
ImprovedAuto-disable translation for unsupported Whisper models
ImprovedWarning when Turbo model is used with translation enabled

v0.2.0March 1, 2026

Settings & Onboarding Overhaul

NewRedesigned settings with proper navigation sections (dictionary, AI models, agent config, prompts)
NewGPU status card with driver download links and re-detection
NewCPU vs GPU transcription benchmark with honest performance labeling
ImprovedImproved onboarding completion flow with clearer copy
FixedHardened Linux CPU-only hardware detection
FixedFixed overlay cancel button only showing for mouse-click activations
FixedFull app restart on "Reset app data" instead of renderer-only reload

v0.1.5February 15, 2026

UI Polish & Stability

ImprovedStandardized dropdown and select styling with consistent surface tokens
ImprovedDashboard empty state shows hotkey CTA matching onboarding
FixedFixed vendor names, VRAM display, and CUDA detection copy
FixedFixed local date handling for streak calculations
FixedStabilized Windows push-to-talk and drag behavior

v0.1.0February 1, 2026

Initial Release

Launch100% local speech-to-text powered by OpenAI Whisper
NewGlobal hotkey activation from any application
NewAuto-paste transcription directly to your cursor
NewMultiple Whisper model sizes (tiny → large-v3-turbo)
NewVoice-reactive overlay with real-time feedback
NewNative Windows desktop app with system tray support
NewAdded the approved-tester AI Enhancement beta for grammar and formatting experiments
NewFile upload with multi-format audio support

PrivateTranscribe is in active Windows beta. Release notes focus on user-facing changes, stability improvements, and important platform fixes.