Speech to Text — Voice Typing
Convert your voice to text in real time. 17 languages, punctuation voice commands, continuous mode. Free. No sign-up. Runs in your browser.
How it works
- 1Select your language
Choose from 17 supported languages including English (US, UK, AU), Spanish, French, German, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Turkish, Russian, Italian, and Dutch.
- 2Click the microphone and speak
Press the large microphone button and start talking. Your words appear instantly as you speak. Use voice commands like “period”, “comma”, or “new line” for punctuation.
- 3Edit and export
Edit the transcribed text directly in the editor. Copy to clipboard or download as a .txt file when you are done.
Why Use a Speech to Text Tool
Voice typing is one of the fastest ways to get your thoughts on screen. Most people speak at 125 to 150 words per minute, roughly three times faster than the average typing speed. For writers, students, professionals with accessibility needs, and anyone who thinks faster than they type, speech-to-text tools remove the bottleneck between idea and draft.
This tool uses the Web Speech API built into modern browsers to convert your voice into text in real time. There is no software to install, no account to create, and no usage limits. You select a language, press the microphone, and start talking.
The punctuation command system lets you dictate naturally without stopping to type periods and commas. Say “period” at the end of a sentence, “comma” between clauses, or “new paragraph” to start a fresh block. The tool converts these spoken commands into actual punctuation characters in your transcript.
Continuous mode keeps the microphone active even after pauses, so you can think between sentences without having to restart. With 17 languages supported, the tool works for multilingual content creation, language learning practice, and international teams.
Common use cases include drafting blog posts and articles, taking meeting notes, transcribing interview recordings played through speakers, writing emails hands-free, and accessibility-focused text input. The transcript is fully editable, so you can clean up any recognition errors before copying or downloading.