Convert your voice into text in real time, right in your browser

Privacy note: This tool uses your browser's built-in speech recognition. In most browsers (e.g. Chrome), your microphone audio is sent to the browser vendor's servers to be transcribed — it does not stay fully on your device. It's free and needs no account, but do not use it for confidential or sensitive speech. Recognition quality and availability depend on your browser (Chrome/Edge work best; Firefox is not supported).

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🎙️ Speech to Text — Free Online Tool

Transcribe speech to text in your browser, free. A speech-to-text tool turns spoken words into written text using your browser's built-in Web Speech API — speak into your microphone and watch the transcription appear live. Recognition runs through the browser, so there's no signup, and you can dictate notes, messages, or drafts hands-free.

🚀 Why use this Speech to Text tool?

It uses the browser's native Web Speech API for live dictation, so you can capture speech as text without installing anything. 100% free, no registration, and complete privacy — everything runs locally in your browser, so your data never touches a server.

Key Features

🎙️Live dictation

Speak into your mic and see words transcribed in real time.

🌐Browser-native

Uses the built-in Web Speech API — no app, plugin, or signup required.

📋Copy your transcript

Copy the recognized text and paste it into a doc, email, or message.

🆓Free & instant

Start dictating immediately; no account or quota.

Popular Use Cases

Notes & drafts

  • Dictate meeting notes
  • Draft an email hands-free
  • Capture ideas quickly

Accessibility

  • Type without a keyboard
  • Reduce typing strain
  • Hands-free input

Content

  • Rough out a blog post
  • Transcribe a thought
  • Voice a message

What It Handles

Input

  • Microphone
  • Live recognition
  • Continuous dictation

Output

  • Editable transcript
  • Copy to clipboard
  • Plain text

Requirements

  • Supported browser
  • Mic permission
  • Internet (browser engine)

Sources & References

Frequently Asked Questions

How does speech-to-text work in the browser?

It uses the Web Speech API (SpeechRecognition), a built-in browser feature that converts microphone audio into text. You grant microphone permission, speak, and the transcription appears as you talk.

Which browsers support it?

Support is best in Chromium-based browsers (Chrome, Edge). Some browsers don't implement SpeechRecognition; if the tool says it's unsupported, try Chrome or Edge on desktop or Android.

Does it work offline?

Not reliably. Most browsers send audio to a cloud recognition service provided by the browser vendor, so an internet connection is usually required even though there's no separate signup.

Is my voice recorded or stored by this site?

No. This tool doesn't record or store your audio — it only displays the text the browser returns. Note the browser's own speech engine may process audio per its vendor's policy.

Why isn't my speech being recognized?

Check that you've granted microphone permission, that the right input device is selected, and that you're on a supported browser. Background noise and unclear speech also reduce accuracy.

🎓 Pro Tips

  • Tip 1: Use Chrome or Edge for the most reliable recognition — some browsers don't support the API at all.
  • Tip 2: Speak punctuation aloud ('comma', 'new line') if your browser supports it, then tidy the transcript by hand.
  • Tip 3: Dictate in a quiet space and a steady pace — accuracy drops sharply with background noise.