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Speech to Text

Speak into your microphone and see your words appear as text

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Type With Your Voice Instead of Your Keyboard

Sometimes speaking is faster than typing. This tool activates your browser's speech recognition engine, listens to your microphone, and converts your speech to text in real time. Use it for quick drafts, note-taking, or any situation where dictation is more convenient than a keyboard.

Tips for Better Accuracy

Use a quiet environment — background noise is the biggest source of errors. Speak clearly at a natural pace — rushing or mumbling reduces accuracy. Use an external microphone if your built-in one is low quality. Select the correct language before starting — a mismatched language setting will produce garbled results.

Browser Support

The Web Speech Recognition API works best in Chrome and Edge on desktop. Mobile Chrome also supports it. Safari has partial support. Firefox does not support speech recognition. If the Start Listening button does not work, try switching to Chrome.

Privacy Note

Browser speech recognition sends your audio to cloud servers (Google for Chrome, Microsoft for Edge) for processing. This is how the API works — local-only recognition is not available in browsers. If you are dictating sensitive information, be aware that audio is processed externally. The tool itself stores nothing.

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How does this speech to text tool work? ▸
The tool uses the Web Speech Recognition API built into your browser. When you click Start Listening, your browser activates your microphone and sends audio to its speech recognition engine for transcription. Results appear in real time as you speak.
Which browsers support this tool? ▸
Chrome and Edge have the best support for the Web Speech Recognition API. Safari has partial support on macOS and iOS. Firefox does not currently support the recognition API. For the most reliable experience, use Chrome on desktop.
What languages can it transcribe? ▸
The tool supports whatever languages your browser speech recognition engine supports. Chrome offers recognition for over 60 languages. Select the correct language from the dropdown before you start speaking — mismatched language settings will produce poor results.
How accurate is the transcription? ▸
Accuracy depends on your microphone quality, background noise, accent, and speaking clarity. In a quiet environment with a decent microphone, accuracy typically exceeds 90 percent for common vocabulary. Technical jargon, proper nouns, and accented speech may reduce accuracy.
Does it add punctuation automatically? ▸
Some browser speech engines add basic punctuation when you pause. You can also dictate punctuation by saying"period,""comma,""question mark," or"exclamation point." Results vary by browser and language — you may need to add punctuation manually after transcription.
Is there a time limit? ▸
The tool uses continuous recognition mode, so it keeps listening until you stop it. However, some browsers may disconnect after periods of silence. If recognition stops unexpectedly, click Start Listening again to resume. Your previous transcription is preserved.
Is my audio sent to a server? ▸
Chrome sends audio to Google servers for recognition. Edge sends to Microsoft servers. This is how browser speech recognition works — the processing happens in the cloud. If privacy is a concern, do not use this tool for sensitive information. The tool itself does not store or transmit any data beyond what the browser API requires.