About This Tool
Convert spoken words to text using your browser's speech recognition API. Speak into your microphone and see words transcribed in real time. Supports multiple languages and handles punctuation, numbers, and common phrases. Useful for dictation, meeting notes, transcription drafts, and accessibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How accurate is the transcription?
- Accuracy depends on your microphone quality, background noise, accent, and speaking clarity. In quiet environments with a good microphone, expect 90-95% accuracy for clear English speech. Accuracy varies by language.
- Is my voice data sent to a server?
- This depends on your browser. Chrome sends audio to Google's servers for recognition. Firefox uses local processing. Safari uses Apple's servers. Check your browser's privacy documentation for details.
- Which languages are supported?
- Most browsers support 50+ languages for speech recognition. Select your language from the dropdown. Accuracy varies — English, Spanish, and Chinese have the best recognition models.
- Can I add punctuation by voice?
- Yes. Say 'period', 'comma', 'question mark', 'exclamation point', 'new line', or 'new paragraph' and the tool will insert the corresponding punctuation. Exact commands depend on your browser's speech recognition engine.