How to Run a Local AI Rewriter on Windows in 2026

Running a local large language model (LLM) on Windows gives you offline availability and keeps submitted rewrite text on your device.

Wrivio includes its own local engine, so normal users do not need to install or keep a separate service running. Ollama remains available as an optional advanced backend for people who already use it.

Step 1: Install Wrivio

Download Wrivio from the Windows download page, install it, and launch the app. Cloud mode is ready first; choose Local mode when you want on-device rewriting.

No Ollama installation is required for the built-in local engine.

Step 2: Download the Local Model

The first time you select Local mode, Wrivio offers a choice between two Qwen 2.5 models. The default 3B model is about 2.1 GB; the smaller 1.5B option is about 1.1 GB and is intended for lighter machines.

The download is resumable and checksum-verified. Once it finishes, Local-mode rewrites run inside the desktop app and do not send the submitted text over the network.

Step 3: Rewrite Anywhere

1. Press Ctrl+Shift+Space anywhere on your computer (Word, Outlook, VS Code).
2. The Wrivio overlay appears. Type or paste your text, and press Ctrl+Enter.
3. Review the result and copy it back into your work.

In Local mode, Wrivio loads the model directly inside the desktop app. Power users can instead select Ollama in advanced settings and point Wrivio at their existing local service.

Why Local AI Matters

Local inference removes the cloud transmission step for the text you submit to a rewrite. That is useful when working with sensitive material, but users and organizations should still apply their normal device security, access-control, and compliance policies.

Learn more in our guides for protecting enterprise IP and legal professionals.