What is Speech to Text?
A free online speech-to-text converter that uses your browser's built-in speech recognition engine to transcribe spoken words into text in real time. Supports Chinese, English, and many other languages. Suitable for meeting minutes, lecture notes, interview transcription, video subtitles, and voice memo organization. No software installation needed — open the browser, click the microphone, and start talking. Results can be copied or exported with one click for further editing.
▶Use Cases5 scenarios
- ◆Real-time transcription of meetings and interviews
- ◆Lecture notes and study material organization
- ◆Video subtitles and narration scripts
- ◆Turning voice memos into text
- ◆Hands-free dictation and accessible writing
▶How to Use5 steps
- 1Open the speech to text tool page
- 2Click the microphone button and allow microphone access
- 3Start speaking — text appears in real time
- 4Click stop to end the recording
- 5Copy or export the transcribed text
▶Features8 features
- ✓Completely free
- ✓No registration required
- ✓Real-time voice transcription
- ✓Multi-language support (Chinese, English, and more)
- ✓One-click copy and export
- ✓Works directly in the browser
- ✓Responsive design for mobile
- ✓Ideal for meetings, interviews, and subtitles
▶FAQ6 questions
What is Speech to Text?
Speech to text is a technology that automatically recognizes human speech and converts it into written text. This tool transcribes in real time using your browser's built-in speech recognition engine — no software installation required.
Is this tool free?
Yes, completely free with no registration, login, or usage limits.
Which languages are supported?
Chinese, English, and other languages provided by the browser speech recognition engine. You can select the recognition language in settings.
Do I need to install software?
No. The tool runs directly in your browser. We recommend the latest Chrome, Edge, Firefox, or Safari.
How do I save the transcription?
Copy the transcribed text to your clipboard with one click, or export and save it to a local document for further editing.
Is my audio uploaded to a server?
Recognition is handled by the browser's built-in speech service. We do not store or analyze your audio content on our servers.