Speech to text
Speech to text, online and free
Choose a language, allow the microphone, and speak. This tool transcribes on your device in 12 languages, without uploading audio. Copy the text when you finish.
Press Start dictation, allow microphone access, and speak. Your transcript appears here.
Audio is transcribed on your device. The first use downloads a speech model. For dictation in your Mac apps, use Openbroca.
Turn your voice into text, privately
Press start, allow the microphone, and speak naturally. Your transcript appears as recognition results arrive. Choose from 12 languages, then copy the text into an email, document, or message. Audio is processed on your device.
Browser speech-to-text vs Openbroca
This tool runs an open-source Whisper model locally in your browser. Your audio stays on the device. Here is what to expect:
- Dictate and copy text from this page.
- The first use downloads a speech model. Processing runs on your device, with GPU acceleration in supported browsers.
- For a clear transcript, speak near your microphone in a quiet space and review names before copying.
Openbroca brings AI dictation to your Mac apps. Speak naturally, and the app produces edited text inserted in the app you are using, with a personal dictionary and translation when you need them. The Mac app uses cloud speech recognition. Learn what Openbroca does or see how it compares to Apple Dictation. For a wider decision, compare the best dictation apps for Mac and inspect the reproducible benchmark methodology.
Tips for better accuracy
- Use a decent microphone in a quiet room.
- Speak at a steady, natural pace — no need to over-enunciate.
- Pick the language that matches your speech.
- Whisper adds punctuation and capitalisation for you — just talk normally.
- On the first run, give the model a moment to download; it's cached for next time.
Frequently asked questions
Is this speech-to-text free?
Yes. It's free, requires no account, and has no usage limits — it runs an open-source Whisper model right in your browser.
Does it work offline?
Once the page and model have loaded, you can keep the page open and continue transcribing without a connection. Reopening the page or clearing the browser cache may require internet again. The native Openbroca Mac app uses cloud recognition and needs a connection.
Why doesn't it work in my browser?
Check microphone permission, your connection, and whether the model has finished loading. The tool needs browser audio recording, WebAssembly, and enough memory. Compatibility and speed depend on your browser version and device; try a recent desktop browser if it fails.
What languages are supported?
This browser tool offers the 12 languages shown in its language menu. The native Openbroca Mac app supports a broader set of input languages, automatic language detection, and translation into a selected output language.
Can I dictate into other apps with this?
This browser tool only types into this page. The Openbroca Mac app can insert text into common editors, browsers, and chat apps. If an app blocks direct insertion, it copies the result for you to paste.
More free tools
- Microphone test
- Mic test — record & playback
- Online voice recorder
- Text to speech
- Speaking speed (WPM) test
- Speech time calculator
- Background noise test
- Speaker & headphone test
See all free voice & audio tools, or learn what Openbrocadoes on your Mac.
Dictate in the Mac apps you use
Press ⌥ Space, speak, and keep writing in your Mac app. Openbroca turns your words into clear text. Start for free.
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