Speech to Text — Live Voice Transcription

Press Start, speak, and watch words appear in real time. Uses the browser's on-device/cloud recognition — nothing is stored by this site.

Quick answer: Convert speech to text online free using your browser's built-in recognition engine. Real-time transcription with punctuation, 40+ languages, no upload, no signup.

Language

How to use

Choose your language and press Start.
Allow the microphone when the browser asks.
Speak naturally — press Stop, then copy the transcript.

About this tool

Dictate notes, meeting minutes or essay drafts and get them as editable text. This tool uses the Web Speech API built into Chrome, Edge and Safari — the same engine powering voice search. Transcription appears live (interim results in grey, final in black), you pick the language, and one click copies everything. Because the page never stores or transmits your words to our servers, it is safe for sensitive dictation on your own device. Note: the browser's own recognition service processes audio per its policy — check your browser's privacy settings if that matters.

FAQ

Where does recognition happen?

In your browser's speech engine (Chrome uses its service); this site stores nothing.

Which browsers work?

Chrome, Edge and Safari support it best; Firefox has limited support.

Is there a time limit?

Sessions can run long; very long dictation is best done in chunks.

Does it add punctuation?

Most engines add basic punctuation automatically.

Can I transcribe a recording?

Play the recording near your mic, or use the browser directly for best quality.

Accuracy tips?

Speak at normal pace, reduce background noise, keep the mic 15-20cm away.

Rate this tool

Your rating stays in this browser (local storage) — nothing is sent to any server.

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