Frequently Asked Questions

Type Mac is a native macOS app that brings AI-powered writing enhancement to every app on your Mac. Select text, press a shortcut, and watch your writing transform instantly.

Type Mac works system-wide in any app where you can select text, including Mail, Slack, Notes, browsers, and code editors. If you can highlight it, Type Mac can enhance it.

We offer three plans: Monthly ($4.99/mo), Yearly ($49.99/yr, which saves 17% and includes a 7-day free trial), and Lifetime ($249.99, paid once). Every plan includes the same features and access to our best-tested language model. You can also bring your own API keys if you prefer a specific model.

Yes! Create unlimited custom shortcuts for different tasks: proofreading, expanding, condensing, changing tone, translating, and more. Make Type Mac work the way you do.

Your text goes directly from your Mac to your chosen AI provider, and we never see it. No analytics, no telemetry, no data collection. Your writing stays between you and your API provider.

Yes! Every license works on up to 3 Macs. You can manage your devices from the app. If you reach the limit, remove a device to free up a slot.

Yes! Monthly plans have a 14-day refund window. Annual and Lifetime plans have a 30-day refund window. Send an email to [email protected] and we'll refund you, no questions asked.

Yes! Students get 20% off all plans. Enter your .edu email on our pricing page to receive a discount code instantly. If your university email isn't recognized, contact [email protected].

Reach out anytime at [email protected]. You can also check the release notes to see what shipped recently.

No. Every subscription plan includes compose-mini-2, which works out of the box with no setup. But if you prefer, you can bring your own API keys from OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, Groq, or OpenRouter for full control over model choice and costs. Keys are stored securely in the macOS Keychain and never leave your device.

Every plan includes compose-mini-2, our built-in model fine-tuned for writing. With bring-your-own-key, you can use models directly from OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, and Groq, or access 300+ models through OpenRouter. See our supported models page for the full list.

We actively maintain Type Mac and add support for new AI models within days of their release. Check our releases page to see our update history.