Languages

Supported languages

The languages available depend on which mode you're using.

Cloud mode (the default) supports 35+ languages, including English (US, UK, Australian), Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, Japanese, Chinese (Mandarin), Korean, and Arabic.

Local Mode supports 25 European languages, including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Polish, and the Nordic languages. Languages outside Europe, such as Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Arabic, and Hindi, work in Cloud mode only. To dictate in one of those, switch to Cloud mode. See Local Mode.

Changing your language

1. Open Epilude → Settings → General
2. Select your preferred language from the Language dropdown
3. Changes apply immediately

How language detection works

Epilude processes one language at a time based on the language you've selected in Settings. It does not auto-detect which language you're speaking — you choose the language before dictating, and Epilude optimizes transcription for that language.

To switch languages, change the setting before your next dictation.

Multi-language usage

If you speak multiple languages, keep these tips in mind:

• Epilude works best with one primary language per dictation. Occasional borrowed words (e.g., a French phrase in English) usually transcribe fine, but alternating languages sentence by sentence reduces accuracy.
• Select only the languages you actually use. Fewer configured languages means better accuracy for each one.

English-only features

Smart Formatting voice cues — like "comma", "new line", and "list" — currently work in English only. For other languages, punctuation is handled automatically by Epilude's built-in transcription model.

Tips

• Choose the specific regional variant for best accuracy (e.g., "English (US)" vs. "English (UK)")
• If transcription accuracy drops, verify the correct language is selected in Settings → General → Language
• For more transcription troubleshooting, see Transcription issues