Installation Guide

Download and install KeisenVPA on macOS or Windows

Download

KeisenVPA is a standalone desktop application. Choose the version for your platform:

macOS

Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) Intel (2015-2020)

Not sure which to choose? Apple Silicon Macs were released starting November 2020.

Windows

Windows Installer

Requires Windows 10 or later.

System Requirements

Component	Minimum	Recommended
Operating System	macOS 11+ or Windows 10	macOS 13+ or Windows 11
RAM	4 GB	8 GB or more
Disk Space	500 MB	2 GB (for Whisper models)
Microphone	Any built-in or USB mic	USB condenser mic for best quality

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No API key required

The 14-day trial includes built-in AI access. Just download and start using KeisenVPA immediately — no account creation or API key setup needed.

macOS Installation

Step 1: Download the DMG

Download the appropriate DMG file for your Mac:

Apple Silicon — For M1, M2, M3, M4 Macs (November 2020 and later)
Intel — For Intel-based Macs (2015-2020)

Step 2: Open the DMG

Double-click the downloaded .dmg file. A window will open showing the KeisenVPA app and an Applications folder shortcut.

Step 3: Drag to Applications

Drag the KeisenVPA icon to the Applications folder. This installs the app on your system.

Step 4: Launch the app

Open KeisenVPA from your Applications folder or use Spotlight (Cmd+Space, type "KeisenVPA").

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First launch on macOS

On first launch, macOS may show a security warning. Right-click the app and select "Open" to bypass Gatekeeper. You only need to do this once.

Granting Permissions

KeisenVPA needs access to your microphone for voice recording. When prompted:

Click "Allow" when macOS asks for microphone access
If you accidentally denied access, go to System Settings → Privacy & Security → Microphone and enable KeisenVPA

Windows Installation

Step 1: Download the installer

Download the Windows installer (.exe file) from the link above.

Step 2: Run the installer

Double-click the downloaded file. If Windows Defender SmartScreen shows a warning:

Click "More info"
Click "Run anyway"

Step 3: Follow the prompts

The installer will guide you through the installation. The default options work for most users.

Step 4: Launch KeisenVPA

Find KeisenVPA in your Start menu or use the desktop shortcut (if you chose to create one).

Uninstalling

macOS

Drag KeisenVPA from your Applications folder to the Trash. To remove settings and data:

Delete ~/Library/Application Support/KeisenVPA
Delete ~/Library/Preferences/com.keisen.vpa.plist

Windows

Use "Add or Remove Programs" in Windows Settings, or run the uninstaller from the Start menu.

Next Steps

Now that KeisenVPA is installed:

Quick Start Guide — Learn how to use KeisenVPA
HIPAA Compliance — Security and privacy information
Upgrade to a license — Unlimited usage after your trial