Questions
Is Writeshaper really free?
Yes. No trial, no premium plan, no account and no ads. It is open source under the MIT licence. If it helps you, you can support the studio on Ko-fi, but you never have to.
Does my writing get uploaded?
No. Writeshaper runs its writing model on your own computer. Your text never leaves it, not even to Hollowbit. The app only goes online to download the model once, and (unless you turn it off) to check GitHub once a day for a newer version.
How big is it?
The installer is about 111 MB. The first time you open it, Writeshaper downloads its writing model once: Standard is 1.9 GB, and Best is 2.7 GB if you want it to catch a little more. You can delete or switch models any time in Settings.
Which apps does it work in?
Almost any app where you can select text: Mail, Gmail and Outlook in a browser, Word, Google Docs, Slack, Discord, WhatsApp, Notes and more. Select text, press the shortcut, and Replace pastes the new version back.
Which languages does it understand?
Fix works in English and many other languages, including Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Polish, Russian, Chinese and Japanese. Translate covers 20 languages.
What computer do I need?
A Mac with Apple Silicon (M1 or newer) or an Intel Mac with macOS 12 or later, or a Windows 10 or 11 PC (64-bit). 8 GB of memory is enough. It is fastest on Apple Silicon and on PCs with a graphics card; on older PCs a fix takes a few seconds longer.
Why does my Mac ask for Accessibility permission?
To copy the text you selected and paste the new version back, Writeshaper presses Copy and Paste for you. macOS asks you to allow that once. Writeshaper does nothing else with it.
Does it write essays for me?
No. Writeshaper improves what you have already written: it fixes mistakes and adjusts the tone of your emails, messages and documents. It does not write from nothing.
Better writing, everywhere you type.
Free for Mac and Windows. Installer about 111 MB, then a one-time 1.9 GB writing model.