Download Strandweave for Mac.
Download Strandweave Free now, start the 14-day Local Pro trial in-app, or buy a Local Pro licence. Beta tester applications are separate and include structured feedback.
Requires an Apple Silicon Mac (M1 or later) running macOS 14 Sonoma or later. Intel Macs and earlier macOS versions are not supported.
Download gets you the app today. Beta tester applications are for people willing to test real sessions and share feedback.
Which should I choose?
Download Strandweave
Use Strandweave Free today and start the 14-day Local Pro trial in-app when you are ready.
Buy a licence
Unlock Local Pro with monthly, annual or one-time access.
Apply to be a beta tester
Join a structured feedback cohort. Selected testers who complete the programme receive six months of Local Pro.
System requirements
- Operating system
- macOS 14 Sonoma or later is required. Earlier macOS versions are not supported.
- Chip
- Apple Silicon (M1 or later) is required. Intel Macs are not supported.
- Security
- Apple Developer ID signed and notarised for macOS.
- Permissions
- Microphone access required for recording.
- Transcription
- Local Whisper runtime and bundled model used for offline transcription.
- Network
- Core recording/transcription is local. Licence validation, update checks, optional BYOK cloud summaries and consent-gated analytics may use the network.
How meeting audio capture works
Strandweave records the audio input you choose. For in-person or speakerphone calls, select your Mac's built-in microphone or another microphone and capture the sound in the room.
For a clean, direct recording of a call playing on your Mac, route system audio through BlackHole or another virtual audio device. This is optional, but avoids relying on sound played through speakers.
Zoom and Webex detection can offer a prompt to start recording. Strandweave never joins the call and never starts recording without your action.
See the system-audio setup guide →After you download Strandweave
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Open the installer
Open the downloaded file and drag Strandweave to your Applications folder.
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Complete first-run setup
Review the recording responsibility notice and EULA, confirm the local storage folder, then grant Microphone access the first time you record.
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Start a recording or import audio
Create a new session and start recording from your microphone, or import an existing audio or video file using Import Audio/Video.
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Enter your licence key
If you have purchased Local Pro, enter your key in-app. You can also start the 14-day Local Pro trial without payment details before activating.
Need help? Visit the getting started guide or contact support .
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