Speech to Text
Dictate and get a live text transcript using your browser's built-in speech recognition.
How to Dictate Text
- Pick a language, then click "Start Dictating" and allow microphone access.
- Speak — text appears live in the transcript box as you talk.
- Click "Stop Dictating" when you're done, and edit the text if needed.
- Copy it or download it as a .txt file.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my speech sent to a server, or does it stay on my device?
It depends on your browser, and it's worth being clear about: in Chrome and other Chromium-based browsers, the built-in speech recognition API sends your audio to Google's servers to be transcribed — it is not processed on-device. This is a limitation of the browser's own API, not something this tool controls or can avoid. If that matters for sensitive or private content, avoid dictating it here.
Which browsers support speech-to-text dictation?
Chrome, Edge, and other Chromium-based browsers support it well. Safari has partial, more limited support depending on version. Firefox does not currently support the Web Speech API's recognition feature at all — if the microphone button doesn't work, try Chrome or Edge instead.
Can I edit the transcript after dictating?
Yes — the transcript appears in a normal editable text box, so you can click into it and fix any misheard words, punctuation, or formatting before copying or downloading it.
Why did it mishear some of my words?
Speech recognition accuracy depends on microphone quality, background noise, speaking pace, and accent. Speaking clearly at a moderate pace in a quiet room generally gives the most accurate results; technical terms, names, and homophones are the most common source of mistakes.