Dragon Professional 16 - Australia's Leading Speech Recognition
Dictate faster than you type. Automate repetitive workflows by voice. Works offline after activation. Trusted by legal, medical, and government professionals across Australia.
Why professionals choose Dragon Professional 16
Serious speech recognition for serious work - locally installed, highly accurate, deeply customisable.
Works offline after activation
Once installed and activated, Dragon Professional 16 runs without an internet connection. No cloud processing, no data leaving your network. Critical for legal, healthcare, and government users with data handling requirements.
Professional accuracy and custom vocabulary
Dragon Professional 16 adapts to your voice, accent, and industry vocabulary. Add custom words, AutoText shortcuts, and voice macros to build a dictation environment tailored to how you actually work.
Transcribe audio recordings
Beyond live dictation, Dragon Professional 16 can transcribe pre-recorded single-speaker audio files. Supported formats include MP3, WAV, WMA, DS2, and DSS - ideal for field notes and recorded dictation workflows.
Enterprise-ready deployment
Dragon Professional Group adds centralised management via the Nuance Management Centre - volume licensing, Active Directory authentication, shared vocabularies, usage reporting, and Citrix support for large-scale rollouts.
Which Dragon Professional 16 suits you?
Five licensing options to match every professional need and budget. Click any version to see full details.
All prices AUD inc GST as published by Voice Recognition Australia. Verify current pricing before purchase.
How to buy and get started
Simple to buy, easy to deploy, fast to learn.
Choose your version
Compare perpetual, upgrade, subscription, student, and enterprise options to find the right fit for your needs and budget.
Purchase from VRA
Buy securely from Voice Recognition Australia, Australia's longest-serving Dragon reseller. Receive your licence and download link promptly.
Install and start dictating
Follow the guided installation, activate your licence, and begin dictating immediately. Local support available if you need assistance.
Voice Recognition Australia - Dragon's longest-serving Australian partner
Voice Recognition Australia has been the go-to resource for Dragon Professional in Australia since the product launched locally. We provide genuine local support, onboarding, and deployment guidance - not just a licence key. Our team has deployed Dragon across government departments, legal chambers, medical practices, and large enterprise environments.
All Dragon Professional 16 versions
Frequently asked questions
Is Dragon Professional 16 available for Mac?
Dragon Professional 16 is a Windows-only product (Windows 10 and Windows 11). There is no Mac version of Dragon Professional 16. Nuance discontinued Dragon for Mac.
What is the difference between Dragon Professional 16 and Dragon Professional Anywhere?
Dragon Professional 16 is a locally installed Windows application that can operate offline after activation. Dragon Professional Anywhere is a cloud-native product that requires an internet connection. Dragon Professional 16 is preferred where data handling requirements or intermittent connectivity are a concern.
Can Dragon Professional 16 transcribe meetings or multi-speaker recordings?
No. Dragon Professional 16 is designed for single-speaker audio only. It will not reliably transcribe multi-speaker conversations, interviews, or meeting recordings. Supported formats for single-speaker transcription include MP3, WAV, WMA, DS2, and DSS.
Does Dragon Professional 16 work with Microsoft Teams?
Dragon Professional 16 includes support for dictating into Microsoft Teams. Some advanced voice commands may have limitations in Teams Home edition. Refer to the Dragon Professional 16 release notes for current Teams compatibility details.
Is there a free trial available?
A 15-day trial is available. Contact Voice Recognition Australia to arrange trial access along with local onboarding support.
Which microphone should I use with Dragon Professional 16?
Dragon Professional 16 works with a range of USB and 3.5mm microphones. Apple AirPods are not supported for dictation. A dedicated dictation microphone or USB headset generally provides the best accuracy. Contact our team for microphone recommendations.
Not sure which version is right for you?
Our team has been deploying Dragon Professional in Australian enterprises, government agencies, legal practices, and healthcare environments for 25 years. Tell us about your situation and we will recommend the right option.
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