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Speech to Text

Transcribe audio and voice recordings to text.

Live transcription

Free speech-to-text transcription online

Speech to Text turns your voice into written text in real time, using your browser's built-in speech recognition — no upload, no account, and no per-minute charges.

Why use this tool

Real-time transcription

See your words appear as you speak, with automatic punctuation handling from your browser's recognition engine.

No install or account

Works directly in supported browsers — just allow microphone access and start talking.

Editable output

Fix any misheard words directly in the text box before copying or downloading.

Private by design

Audio is processed by your browser's own speech engine — ToolForge never stores or uploads your recording.

How it works

  1. 1Click 'Start listening' and allow microphone access when prompted.
  2. 2Speak naturally — your words appear as text in real time.
  3. 3Click 'Stop', then edit, copy, or download your transcript.

Frequently asked questions

Good to know

  • Uses your browser's built-in speech recognition — Chrome and Edge have the best support.
  • Speak clearly and pause between sentences for the most accurate results.
  • Audio is processed by your browser; nothing is stored by ToolForge.