Choose Your Download
Select the version that matches your Linux distribution to get started with Typeech. Both versions support Intel and AMD 64-bit processors.
CRITICAL: Wayland vs X11 for Global Hotkeys
Typeech uses global hotkeys to trigger transcription while you are in another window. Modern Linux distributions (like Ubuntu 22.04 and 24.04) use a display server called Wayland, which strictly blocks global hotkeys for security.
To use Typeech, you must switch your session to X11 (Xorg) on your login screen. See Step 3 below.
Installation Guide
1 Install the Package
Option A: Using the .deb (Recommended)
Open your terminal in the downloaded folder and install using `apt` to handle dependencies:
sudo apt install ./typeech-desktop_2.0.0_amd64.deb
Option B: Using the AppImage
AppImages don't require installation, but must be marked as executable. Right-click the file → Properties → Permissions → Allow executing file as program. Or via terminal:
chmod +x Typeech-2.0.0.AppImage
Ubuntu 24.04+ Note: If the AppImage fails to open silently, you may need FUSE:
sudo apt install libfuse2t64
2 Switch to Xorg (X11)
To use Typeech's global hotkeys, you must be on Xorg.
- 1. Save your work and Log out of your Linux desktop.
- 2. On the login screen, click your username.
- 3. Before typing your password, look for the small Gear icon ⚙️ in the bottom right corner.
- 4. Click the gear and select "Ubuntu on Xorg".
- 5. Type your password and log in.