Installation Guide

Download

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

System Requirements

Component	Minimum	Recommended
Operating System	macOS 11+	macOS 13+
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

macOS Installation

Step 1: Download the DMG

Download the DMG file for Apple Silicon Macs (M1, M2, M3, M4 — November 2020 and later).

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").

Granting Permissions

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

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

Install Whisper Services (Required)

Before using voice transcription, you must install Whisper:

1. Click the Settings button
2. Under the General tab, click "System Status"
3. Click on the "Services" tab
4. Click "Install Whisper Services"

Uninstalling

To uninstall, click Settings, go to the General tab, and click the "Uninstall" button at the bottom.

Alternatively, you can uninstall manually:

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

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