AI Tools don't respond (Windows)

VoicePad’s desktop AI Tools use Ollama and a downloaded AI model. If the buttons do nothing, check the local service, model and connection in that order. Ordinary dictation uses Whisper and does not need Ollama.


1. Check whether Ollama is running

  1. Open http://localhost:11434 in your browser.
  2. If it displays “Ollama is running”, continue to the model check below.
  3. If the page cannot connect, start Ollama from the Windows Start menu. If it is not installed, download it from ollama.com.

2. Check the model

  1. Open a terminal and run ollama list.
  2. If your selected model is missing, run ollama pull qwen2.5:0.5b. This initial download needs an internet connection.
  3. Wait for it to finish, then select the installed model in VoicePad.

3. Check VoicePad’s connection

In Settings → AI Model, check that the Ollama URL is http://localhost:11434. Use Test Connection if your build offers it, then try an AI tool on a short paragraph.


If processing is slow

The first request can take longer while the model loads. Larger models need more memory and processing time. Try the smaller model first and close unnecessary apps. If the problem continues, send support your VoicePad version, selected model and any error message.

More platform-specific guidance: VoicePad Help Center.