Press Start, allow microphone access and start talking: your words appear as you speak, first in grey while the browser is still listening and then as final text. Pick from many languages and accents, including English, Spanish, French, German, Hindi, Chinese, Japanese, Khmer, Thai and Vietnamese.
Say "comma", "period", "question mark", "new line" or "new paragraph" to add punctuation and line breaks when dictating in English. You can edit the text at any time, then copy it or download it as a .txt file. Voice typing is often three times faster than typing on a phone.
How to use the Speech to Text tool
- Choose the language you will speak.
- Press Start and allow the browser to use your microphone.
- Speak clearly. Say "period" or "new line" for punctuation in English.
- Press Stop when you are done and edit the text if needed.
- Copy the text or download it as a .txt file.
Why use ToolOrca Speech to Text
- Real-time dictation with live preview
- Many languages and accents
- Spoken punctuation commands in English
- Editable text box
- Copy and download as .txt
- No sign-up and no app
Which browsers support speech to text?
Speech recognition is built into Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge and Safari on desktop and mobile. Firefox does not support it yet; if you use Firefox, open this page in one of the other browsers.
Privacy
ToolOrca never receives your audio or your text. However, the browser's own speech service may send audio to its maker's servers to recognise it (for example Google in Chrome, Apple in Safari). Avoid dictating very sensitive information if that is a concern.
Frequently asked questions
Why does nothing happen when I press Start?
Check that the browser is allowed to use the microphone (look for the microphone icon in the address bar) and that you are using Chrome, Edge or Safari.
How do I add punctuation?
When dictating in English, say "comma", "period", "question mark", "new line" or "new paragraph". In other languages, add punctuation by editing the text.
Does it work offline?
Usually not. Most browsers need an internet connection for speech recognition.
Can I transcribe an audio file?
No. This tool listens to your microphone live. It cannot open recordings.