Nuance Dragon Professional 16

Nuance Dragon Professional 16

Dragon turns spoken words into text – you dictate letters, emails and reports and control your PC by voice.

You receive a perpetual licence for one device – buy once, no subscription. The program runs on Windows. We send you the licence key and download link by email.

What’s included in Nuance Dragon Professional 16

• Dictation in Word, Outlook and many other programs
• High recognition accuracy that learns your pronunciation
• Control your PC with voice commands
• Your own words and specialist terms
• Text snippets by voice command
• Transcription of audio files (depending on edition)

Who is Nuance Dragon Professional 16 for?

• People who write a lot in offices and administration
• Lawyers, doctors and expert assessors
• People who cannot type for long periods
• Authors and journalists

At a glance

Other editions

You will find more programs in the category PDF and OCR.

About the manufacturer

For decades, Nuance was the market leader in speech recognition and document software. Dragon is regarded as the standard for dictating on a PC, OmniPage and PaperPort for text recognition and document management.

Why speech recognition?

Speaking is roughly three times faster than typing. With good speech recognition, letters, reports and emails are written in a fraction of the time, and your hands stay free. Dragon learns your pronunciation and specialist terms and becomes more accurate the more you use it.

An example from practice

An expert assessor dictates his reports straight into Word and saves several hours a week compared with typing.

What to look out for when buying

• Check that your system meets the requirements.
• Older versions are cheaper and sufficient for many tasks; newer ones add extra features.
• The licence covers one device unless you select otherwise on this page.
• All programs are supplied as a download.
• If you have any questions before buying, we are happy to advise you by e-mail, phone or live chat.

System requirements

• Operating system: Windows 10 or Windows 11
• Memory: at least 4 GB recommended
• Hard disk: from a few hundred MB to several GB, depending on the program
• Internet: required for download and activation

The exact requirements are listed on the manufacturer’s website.

Tips for getting started

• When you first start the program, take a few minutes for the manufacturer’s introduction or help.
• Try out new features on a copy of your files first.
• Make a backup before any major changes.
• Keep your licence key and invoice in a safe place, for example for a later reinstallation.

Installation and activation

1. Download the program via the link in our email.
2. Start the installation and follow the wizard.
3. Enter the licence key when the program asks for it – with some manufacturers you sign in to a free customer account to do this.
4. Done – Nuance Dragon Professional 16 is ready to use.

Frequently asked questions

Is this a subscription?

No. You buy a perpetual licence and use the program with no ongoing costs.

Does the program run on a Mac?

No, this edition is for Windows.

Can I transfer the licence to a new PC?

As a rule, yes: uninstall or deactivate the program on the old device and activate it on the new one. The details are set by the manufacturer.

Do I need a customer account with the manufacturer?

That depends on the manufacturer. If an account is required, it is free of charge; the instructions in our email take you through every step.

Which languages does the program support?

The interface is available in German. Which other languages are included depends on the product and version – feel free to ask us before you buy.

Can I exchange the licence?

Yes, as long as the product key has not yet been redeemed or activated. Simply send us an e-mail.

Will I receive an invoice?

Yes, with VAT shown, with your company address on request.

Delivery, invoice and support

• Delivery by e-mail: you will usually receive the licence key, download link and instructions within 5 to 30 minutes of payment (daily 09:00–21:00 CET). More under Shipping & payment.
• Invoice: every order comes with a proper invoice, with your company address on request.
• Origin of the licence: we source our licences from distributors and wholesalers in Europe. We explain exactly how this works on the page Buying legal software.
• Support: if you have questions about installation or activation, we help by e-mail (Mon–Sun 09:00–21:00 CET), phone (Mon–Fri 09:00–14:00 CET), live chat or remote support with TeamViewer.

Our goodwill promise

If the version you ordered is ever no longer available, we will supply the next higher version or edition at no extra charge. You never pay more than the price at which you ordered.