Recorder
Tip: the recognizer pauses on long silences and auto-resumes. Speak in a quiet room, close to the mic, for best accuracy.
Transcript (click the text to edit it)
Export
SRT subtitles use the timestamps recorded while you spoke. If you edit the text above, TXT export follows your edits; SRT keeps the original timing.
How this works - honestly
- 🎤 Transcription runs on the Web Speech API built into Chrome/Edge - that's why it's free and unlimited: there's no server of ours doing the work.
- 🌐 Your browser sends audio to your browser vendor's speech service (e.g. Google's, in Chrome) for recognition. We never see, store, or transmit your audio - there isn't even a backend to send it to.
- 🔇 Needs an internet connection and microphone permission. It won't work offline.
Frequently asked questions
Which browsers support this speech-to-text tool?
Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge (desktop and Android): they implement the Web Speech API. Firefox and Safari do not support it, so live transcription cannot work there. Open this page in Chrome or Edge and allow microphone access.
Is it really unlimited? What is the catch?
Yes: unlimited minutes, no account, no watermarks. There is no catch on our side because recognition is done by your browser's built-in speech engine, not by our servers (we do not run any). Paid tools like Otter.ai cap free plans at around 300 minutes/month; here there is simply nothing to cap.
Is my voice recording uploaded anywhere?
By us: never. This page has no backend. However, your browser itself streams audio to its vendor's speech-recognition service (Google's servers, in Chrome's case) to convert speech to text. For sensitive material, check your browser vendor's privacy policy.
Can I upload an audio or video file to transcribe it?
Not yet: this version does live microphone transcription only. File-upload transcription of a recorded lecture needs a heavier on-device model, so we keep this tool fast and simple. Workaround: play the audio out loud near your mic while this page listens.
Why does it stop when I pause?
The speech engine ends a session after a period of silence. This tool auto-resumes listening, so just keep talking. If it stops entirely, check that the tab is still active and your mic permission was not revoked.
How accurate is free speech-to-text transcription?
Comparable to mainstream dictation (it is the same engine Chrome uses). Accuracy is best with a quiet room, a decent mic and clear speech. Technical terms, heavy accents and overlapping speakers reduce accuracy, so review the editable transcript before using it.