Overview
Wave Desktop is an app for Mac and Windows that captures, transcribes, and summarizes anything you hear or say on your computer. Meetings, calls, YouTube videos, podcasts — Wave makes sure you never miss a word.
Record Everything
Wave captures both:
Your voice through the microphone
Sound from your computer — Zoom calls, YouTube videos, podcasts, and more
Want to record an online meeting without inviting a bot? Wave runs in the background — just press Record and it captures both sides of the conversation seamlessly.
All recordings are saved to your Wave account for easy access across devices.
Instant Transcripts & Summaries
After you finish recording, Wave automatically generates:
A full transcript of everything that was said
A smart summary with key points and action items
Great for meetings, interviews, lectures, and more.
Easy to Use
Press the Record button to start
Wave automatically captures sound from your mic and computer
Choose your microphone in settings if needed
Syncs Across Devices
Record on desktop, review on mobile. Your recordings sync automatically with your Wave account.
How to Install
On Mac
Download the app
Open the file and drag Wave to Applications
On first launch, allow access to your microphone and screen recording
On Windows
Download the app
Open the file and follow the installer steps
Sign In
Sign in with Google, Apple, Facebook, or Microsoft. Use the same login method you use in the Wave mobile app so your recordings sync.
Troubleshooting
Not recording computer audio? Make sure Wave has screen recording permission (Mac: System Settings → Privacy & Security → Screen Recording).
How do I share a recording? Open the session in the mobile or web app and use the Share button.
Can I record just my voice? Yes — you can toggle audio sources in the app settings.