Speech to Text Tool

Speak into your microphone and convert your voice to text in real-time.

Last updated: 2026/10/16 Text Feedback & bug reports
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How to Use

1

Select Language

Choose the recognition language from the dropdown. The default is Japanese.

2

Click Start Recording

Press the "Start Recording" button to activate your microphone and begin speech recognition.

3

Copy or Save Results

Copy the transcription to your clipboard or download it as a text file.

About Speech to Text

A web tool that converts speech from your microphone into text in real-time using the browser's speech recognition engine. Great for meeting minutes, interview transcription, and note-taking. Text results are not stored on any server.

Features

  • Real-time ConversionYour speech is instantly converted to text. Interim results are shown in real-time.
  • 8 Languages SupportedSupports Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, French, and German.
  • Privacy ProtectedTranscription results are not stored on servers. Text exists only in your browser.
  • Waveform DisplayA real-time audio waveform is displayed during recording to visually confirm microphone activity.

Use Cases

  • Meeting minutes and note-taking
  • Interview and media transcription
  • Lecture and seminar notes
  • Voice memos for ideas
  • Pronunciation practice for language learning

FAQ

Is the speech to text tool free?
Yes, it is completely free. No registration required.
Which browsers are supported?
Chrome, Edge, and Safari are supported. Firefox does not currently support the speech recognition feature.
Is my voice data sent to a server?
The tool uses the browser's built-in speech recognition engine. Voice processing is handled entirely by the browser, and text results are not stored on any server.
Does it support languages other than Japanese?
Yes, it supports English (US/UK), Chinese (Simplified), Korean, Spanish, French, and German. You can switch languages using the dropdown.
How can I improve recognition accuracy?
Speak clearly in a quiet environment, close to the microphone. Using an external microphone can further improve accuracy.
Can I record for a long time?
Browser speech recognition may auto-stop after some time, but this tool automatically restarts recognition, so transcription continues until you press the stop button.