What does this tool do?
Speech to Text is a dictation tool that lets your browser transcribe your speech to text in real time as you speak into your microphone. It uses the Web Speech API, works in multiple languages, and runs recognition on your device. It's ideal for taking notes, writing messages, or composing long texts by voice.
How to use it
- Paste your text into the input area.
- Adjust the options to fit your needs.
- Copy the processed text.
How it works
After you grant microphone permission, the tool listens to your audio stream through the Web Speech API and writes interim text first, then finalized text, as you speak. You can choose the recognition language, pause and resume, and copy the generated text. Since the recognition engine is provided by the browser, in most cases the audio is processed on your device.
Common use cases
Use it to take quick notes without a keyboard, dictate email or message drafts, transcribe conversations during interviews and meetings, and for accessibility when typing is difficult. It's also useful for foreign-language practice to see how your pronunciation is recognized.
Frequently asked questions
Which browsers support this tool?
The Web Speech API's speech recognition works best in Chromium-based browsers like Chrome and Edge. Support may be limited or absent in some browsers, in which case dictation can't be started.
Can I dictate in more than one language?
Yes, you can speak in different languages by selecting the recognition language from the list. However, rather than mixing languages in the same session, selecting the recognition language separately for each language gives the most accurate result.
Is Speech to Text free?
Yes. Speech to Text and all 300+ tools on MagmaNex are completely free with no signup or account required.
Is my data safe?
Yes. Everything runs locally in your browser. The data you enter is never sent to a server, stored, or shared.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes. Speech to Text works on phones, tablets and desktops — no app download needed.
🔒 Privacy: everything runs in your browser, your data is never sent to a server.