Overview
Wave Desktop is a powerful app for Mac and Windows that helps you capture, transcribe, and summarize anything you hear or say on your computer. Whether you're in a meeting, on a call, or watching a video, Wave makes sure you never miss a word.
What You Can Do with Wave Desktop
Record Everything
Wave captures both:
Want to record an online meeting without inviting a bot or letting others know? Wave does it seamlessly in the background—just press Record and it captures both sides of the conversation without needing to join the call.
Your voice through the microphone
Sound from your computer like Zoom calls, YouTube videos, or podcasts
All recordings are saved to your Wave account for easy access.
Instant Transcripts & Summaries
After you finish recording, Wave automatically turns your audio into:
A full transcript (everything that was said)
A smart summary with the key points
Great for meetings, interviews, lectures, and more.
Easy to Use
Wave keeps things simple:
Just press the Record button to start
Wave automatically captures all sound from your mic and computer
We'll pick the right microphone for you, but you can change it anytime in settings
Works Across Devices
Your recordings and notes are synced with your Wave account. That means you can:
Record on desktop, then review on mobile
Share transcripts or summaries with teammates
Access your sessions from anywhere
Fast, Secure Sign-In
Sign in with:
Google
Apple
Facebook
Microsoft
Your recordings are private and safely stored in your account.
Automatic Updates
Wave Desktop stays up to date on its own. You'll always have the latest features without needing to check manually.
How to Install
On Mac
Download the app from our website
Open the file and drag Wave to Applications
On first use, allow access to your microphone and screen (so Wave can hear your calls and videos)
On Windows
Download the app from app.wave.co/desktop/download
Open the file and follow the steps to install
Common Questions
Why isn’t it recording sound from my computer?
Make sure you've allowed Wave to access screen and microphone permissions in your settings (on Mac)
How do I share a recording?
Do this from the mobile or web app, as you normally would with an app recording.
Can I record just my voice?
Yes! You can switch audio sources in the app settings