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Which systems does Stenowise support?

Applies to: Windows, macOS, Linux

Stenowise runs on Windows, macOS and Linux. For recognition on the device, your computer also needs storage space and, depending on the recognition tier, a graphics chip.

Operating systems

SystemRequirement
WindowsWindows 10 or Windows 11, 64-bit
macOSmacOS 10.15 or later, on Apple Silicon and Intel
LinuxPackages as deb, rpm and AppImage, pasting under Wayland and X11

You find the download for Windows at stenowise.com/en/download. The downloads for macOS and Linux will follow.

Pasting on Linux

On Linux, Stenowise types the text in through a typing tool. One of these tools must be installed:

  • Wayland: wtype, dotool or ydotool, on KDE also kwtype
  • X11: xdotool or ydotool

Storage for recognition

Recognition through Stenowise needs no special hardware. For recognition on the device, Stenowise downloads a recognition tier, which then stays on your computer.

Recognition tierStorageRequirement
Compact705 MBRuns on any computer.
Precise1.08 GBGraphics with at least 2 GB of video memory, built-in graphics included, and at least 8 GB of RAM

Stenowise checks your computer and shows only the tiers that run on it. Exactly one tier carries the “Recommended” label: Precise with suitable graphics, Compact otherwise. To download a tier, see Download, switch and delete recognition tiers.

Last updated 28 September 2026