Dictation • Live transcription

Speech to Text

Click start, speak into your microphone, and get live transcription in your browser.

Note: This tool uses the Web Speech Recognition API (Chrome / Edge). You may need to allow microphone access.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which browsers support speech to text?

This tool uses the Web Speech Recognition API, which is supported in modern versions of Chrome and Edge. Other browsers may not support it or may require flags.

Is my voice data sent anywhere?

Recognition is handled by the browser's engine, which may use online services depending on vendor. This tool itself does not send or store your text; it only shows what the browser returns.

Why do I need to allow microphone access?

The browser needs permission to access your microphone so it can listen to your speech and convert it to text. You can revoke this permission in your browser settings at any time.

Can I use this for long dictations?

You can dictate reasonably long notes, but some browsers may stop recognition after a while. For very long sessions, dictate in segments and copy the text to a document.

Is this speech to text tool free?

Yes. It is free to use in your browser with no signup or installation.