Speech to Text Dictation | Voice Typing
Use microphone speech recognition to transcribe spoken words into editable text with selectable recognition language.
Dictate Speech into Text
Speak into the microphone and convert recognized speech into editable text. It helps draft notes, outlines, messages, reminders, and rough transcripts without typing every word.
Recognition Quality Depends on Audio
Background noise, microphone quality, accent, browser support, and selected language can change accuracy. Read the transcript carefully before sending or publishing.
When Voice Typing Helps
Use it for quick drafts, brainstorming, hands-free notes, accessibility support, and capturing ideas. For legal, medical, or interview transcripts, use manual review.
About This Tool
Speech to Text uses your microphone and the browser's speech recognition engine to transcribe what you say into written text in real time. It is useful for hands-free note-taking, drafting messages, or capturing spoken ideas without typing.
When to Use It
Use this when you want to dictate a draft instead of typing, when taking quick notes during a meeting, or when testing how well speech recognition handles your accent or technical vocabulary.
How to Use
- Click Allow when the browser asks for microphone permission.
- Select your speaking language from the dropdown.
- Click Start and begin speaking clearly.
- The transcribed text appears as you speak.
- Click Stop and copy the text when you are done.
Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate is the transcription?
Accuracy depends on your microphone quality, background noise, and how clearly you speak. Clear speech in a quiet environment produces near-perfect results for common vocabulary.
Does it work offline?
The tool uses the browser's built-in speech recognition, which typically requires an internet connection to send audio to the recognition service.
Which browsers support speech recognition?
Chrome and Edge have the best support. Firefox and Safari have limited or no support for the Web Speech API.