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Speech to Text
Transcribe speech to text in real time using the browser's Web Speech API. Speak into your microphone and get instant text output. Supports 100+ languages. No file upload, no subscription — just open the tool and start speaking.
Updated June 2026
- 1Click 'Start' and speak
- 2The tool transcribes live
- 3Copy the transcript
Your speech will appear here...
How to use Speech to Text
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Click 'Start' and speak
Grant microphone access when prompted.
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The tool transcribes live
Your speech converts to text in real time as you talk.
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Copy the transcript
Grab the transcribed text with one click.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about speech to text.
Language support depends on your browser. Chrome supports 100+ languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Mandarin, Hindi, Japanese, Portuguese, and more.
No. The Web Speech API sends audio to Google's speech recognition servers for processing, which requires an internet connection.
Accuracy for clear English speech in a quiet environment is 90-95%. Background noise, strong accents, or technical vocabulary may reduce accuracy.
Yes for short meetings. For long recordings, speak clearly, use a directional microphone, and minimize background noise. For high-accuracy transcription of long audio, a dedicated service may work better.
Speech is processed by Google's servers via the Web Speech API. For sensitive conversations, use an offline transcription tool instead.
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