BirdifySystem Requirements
Compatibility
System requirements
Guidance below reflects the intended release target. Values marked as release-specific will be confirmed against the shipping build before launch claims.
Operating System
- Minimum
- macOS 14
- Note
- Confirm the final deployment target against the shipping build.
Processor
- Recommended
- Apple Silicon for MLX-backed models and best performance
- Other Macs
- Some workflows may run on Intel Macs; MLX paths require Apple Silicon
Memory and storage
- Memory
- Depends on installed models. Larger TTS, ASR, and conversion models need more RAM.
- Storage
- App size plus optional model downloads. Exact sizes are release-specific.
Permissions
- Microphone
- Required for dictation and live conversion
- Accessibility
- Used for selection reading and text insertion where supported
- Screen recording
- Used for screenshot OCR reading when you capture a region
- Network
- Optional model downloads and updates may require network access. Exact behavior is release-verified.