Speech to Text
Dictate text using your microphone. Features live transcription, editable output, and instant copy.
About Speech to Text
What is Speech to Text (Dictation)?
Speech to Text is a tool that listens to your voice through your microphone and automatically transcribes it into written text. It is essentially hands-free typing, perfect for capturing quick thoughts, writing long emails, or transcribing meetings.
How it Works
This tool utilizes the Web Speech Recognition API supported by modern browsers (primarily Chrome, Edge, and Safari). When you grant microphone access, the browser streams the audio to its native recognition engine (which may involve the browser vendor's cloud service) and returns the transcribed text in real-time.
Features
- Live Interim Results: See what the browser is hearing before it finalizes the sentence. This gives you instant feedback.
- Editable Output: The transcription box is a fully editable text area. If the recognition makes a mistake, you can easily type in the correction without stopping the dictation.
- Continuous Listening: The microphone stays on and continues listening even during short pauses, allowing you to speak naturally.
Troubleshooting
- No Microphone Access: Make sure you have clicked "Allow" when the browser asks for microphone permissions.
- Not Working on Firefox: Mozilla Firefox has limited support for the Web Speech API. Please use Chrome, Edge, or Safari for this tool.
- Inaccurate Transcription: Try speaking clearly, minimize background noise, and ensure you have a stable internet connection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this tool require an internet connection?
Yes. Most modern browsers (like Google Chrome) require an active internet connection to process speech recognition accurately using their cloud-based engines.
Which browsers are supported?
For the best experience, we strongly recommend using Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, or Safari. Firefox currently has limited support for the Web Speech API.