Speech to Text
Dictate with your microphone and get a live transcript in many languages. Recognition runs through your browser — no audio is uploaded by this tool.
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Tip: the browser may ask for microphone permission the first time. Recognition transcribes your live microphone; transcribing a pre-recorded audio file is not supported by the browser speech API.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the Speech to Text Tool.
Is the speech to text tool free?
Yes, it is 100% free with no signup. Click start, allow microphone access, and begin dictating to see a live transcript.
Which languages are supported?
It supports 40+ languages and accents through your browser's speech recognition, including English, Spanish, French, German, Hindi, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, and many more.
Can I transcribe a pre-recorded audio file?
No. The browser speech recognition API transcribes your live microphone only, so uploading and transcribing an existing audio file is not supported by this in-browser tool.
Which browsers work best for dictation?
Speech recognition works best in Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge on desktop and Android. Note that some browsers perform recognition using their own cloud service.