To install the Tactiq Desktop App on macOS, download it from the Tactiq banner or direct link, move it to your Applications folder, grant audio permissions, and start transcribing in Zoom.

Requirements

Before starting, make sure:

You have the Zoom Desktop Client for MacOs installed and up to date.

You are signed in to a Zoom account that allows app installations.

You have a Tactiq account (you can create one at tactiq.io).

Download the Tactiq macOS app

To get started:

Look for the banner at the top of the Tactiq dashboard that says
Tactiq is now available as a standalone app for Mac

Click the Install Now button to start the download

See how to quickly install the Tactiq standalone Mac app directly from your dashboard. This step-by-step GIF shows how to access the banner, download the app, and get started with transcription for Zoom meetings

💡Note: Can’t see the banner? Download the app here.

Install and Launch Tactiq

Open the .dmg file you downloaded and drag the Tactiq icon into your Applications folder.

Drag and drop the Tactiq app into the Applications folder on your Mac to complete the installation. This GIF shows the standard Mac install process for the Tactiq transcription app

Open the app—macOS may ask: Tactiq is an app downloaded from the internet. Are you sure you want to open it?. Click Open.

Grant microphone and system audio access

When you first launch the app:

Tactiq will prompt you to allow audio access. Grant both:
- Allow Microphone Audio Recording
- Allow System Audio Recording
Once you have granted permission to both microphone and system audio recording, follow the prompt and sign in to your Tactiq account.

This GIF shows how to allow microphone and system audio recording permissions when launching the Tactiq Desktop App on Mac. These steps are required to enable accurate Zoom meeting transcription

💡Note: You’ll be asked to sign in to your Tactiq account after granting permissions. Make sure this account matches the one you're using in Zoom.

Start transcribing on Zoom

Once the app is set up:

Open the Tactiq Desktop App.
Select your preferred transcription language and input microphone.
Open the Zoom Desktop App and start or join a meeting

Tactiq will automatically begin transcribing when you start speaking.

Once set, open the Zoom Desktop App and start or join a meeting—Tactiq will begin transcribing automatically once you start talking.

This GIF shows the Tactiq macOS app transcribing a Zoom meeting in real time. As the meeting starts, spoken content is captured and displayed live in the transcript panel.

💡Note: The Tactiq app for macOS is currently in Beta. Any feedback you share through here will be incredibly helpful to our team.

FAQ

Is the Tactiq macOS app for Zoom supported on mobile devices or iPad?

No, it only works on Mac laptops and desktop computers.

Does the Tactiq macOS app support multiple languages in one meeting?

The Tactiq macOS app currently supports one language at a time for transcription. Multilanguage transcription is not yet supported.

I couldn't find my Zoom meeting on the Tactiq dashboard. What should I do?

We’re currently working on improving this feature so that your Zoom meeting name automatically syncs with the transcription on your Tactiq dashboard. For now, your transcription may still appear under a generic title like "Meeting Transcription" along with the meeting date and time.

I’d love to have a Tactiq Desktop app for Zoom on Windows. How can I request it?

We're excited to hear you're interested! While the Tactiq Desktop app is currently only available for macOS, we're exploring support for Windows in the future.
You can submit your request or interest by contacting our support—your feedback helps us prioritize what to build next.

Need help? Contact support.

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