Speech to Text — Free Online Voice Transcription
Transcribe your speech to editable text instantly using your browser. This tool uses your device’s built-in speech recognition (Web Speech API). Audio is processed locally — nothing is uploaded. Ideal for notes, meetings, captions, and accessibility.
Status: Idle
How to use
- Select your language.
- Click Start and allow microphone access.
- Speak clearly; the transcript appears live.
- Click Stop to end recording. Use Copy or Download to save the transcript.
Privacy & Limitations
- ✅ Audio is processed locally — nothing is uploaded by this page.
- ⚠️ Some browsers send audio to their speech service for recognition — check your browser privacy policy.
- ✳️ Not suitable for sensitive conversations without verifying your browser’s privacy model.
FAQs
Which browsers support this?
Chrome/Edge (Chromium) on desktop and Android have the best support. Safari and Firefox have limited or no support for continuous recognition.
Can I transcribe long meetings?
Browser limits may stop recognition after some time. For long recordings, consider recording audio locally and using a server-side service.