Does my audio leave my device?

In Chrome and Safari, recognition runs in the browser using the platform speech engine. Some browsers send audio to a cloud service; check your browser settings. We never receive or store your audio.

Why does the button stop after a pause?

The Web Speech API stops automatically after sustained silence. Click Start again to continue.

Can I pick a language?

Yes — choose from the dropdown. Available languages depend on your browser and OS.

Free Speech to Text — Live Browser Transcription

Speech to Text

Live transcription with your microphone. No upload.

100% client-side · no upload

Language

Idle.

Transcript

How to use

Pick your spoken language.
Click Start listening and allow microphone access.
Speak — the transcript appears live. Click Stop when done.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does my audio leave my device?: In Chrome and Safari, recognition runs in the browser using the platform speech engine. Some browsers send audio to a cloud service; check your browser settings. We never receive or store your audio.
Why does the button stop after a pause?: The Web Speech API stops automatically after sustained silence. Click Start again to continue.
Can I pick a language?: Yes — choose from the dropdown. Available languages depend on your browser and OS.