It is tempting to expect a browser to transcribe any audio, but the reality of in-browser speech recognition is more limited.
This tool turns audio your microphone hears into text as it happens, and is honest that it recognises live sound rather than reading audio files directly.
How to use Audio to Text
- Pick a language and press Start dictation.
- Let your microphone hear the speech; the text appears live as it is recognised.
- Stop and copy the transcript, keeping the browser limits in mind.
What you can do with it
- Transcribe speech your mic can hear.
- Caption what is said in the room live.
- Get rough text from spoken audio.
Good to know
Browser speech recognition listens through the microphone in real time and cannot open audio files on its own. This site does not store your transcript or upload files, but speech recognition is handled by your browser, and some browsers send microphone audio to their own speech service.
Frequently asked questions
Can it transcribe an audio file?
Not directly. Browser speech recognition works on live microphone input, so it hears audio played nearby rather than reading a file.
How do I get the best results?
Use a good microphone in a quiet space, keep speakers at a sensible volume, and speak or play audio clearly.
Does it upload the audio?
The site does not store your transcript, but your browser may send the microphone audio to its speech service for recognition.