Voice Typing
Free online speech-to-text dictation — talk instead of typing, in 20+ languages.
This browser doesn’t support the Web Speech API
Voice typing needs the Web Speech API, currently available in Chrome, Edge, Safari 14.1+, and Android Chrome. Firefox doesn’t support it yet — open this page in a supported browser and the microphone will work.
Quick Answer
Voice typing converts your speech into text in real time: tap the microphone, speak naturally, and your words appear as editable text you can copy or download. This free online dictation tool uses your browser’s built-in speech recognition (the Web Speech API) — it works in Chrome, Edge, Safari 14.1+ and Chrome on Android, supports 20+ languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Hindi, Arabic and Japanese, and keeps dictating across pauses until you stop it. Your audio never touches this site’s servers: recognition runs through the browser, and the page adds word and character counts, one-click copy, and a .txt download.
How It Works
Click the microphone and allow access when your browser asks (once)
Pick your language — 20+ options — and speak naturally; spoken punctuation works too
Copy the transcript or download it as a .txt file when you stop
Key Facts
- Live transcription: final text lands as you speak, with in-progress words shown greyed out
- Continuous mode — the session restarts automatically through pauses, so long dictations don’t cut off
- 20+ languages and locale variants (US/UK/Australia/India English, Español, Français, Deutsch, हिन्दी, 中文, and more)
- Word and character counts update live for essays, emails and captions
- One-click copy to clipboard or download the transcript as a .txt file
- Works with the built-in speech engine of Chrome, Edge, Safari 14.1+, and Chrome for Android — no account
- Nothing is uploaded by this page: no recording, no storage, no server round-trip
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I type with my voice online?
Click the microphone button, allow microphone access when the browser asks once, choose your language, and start speaking. Your words appear in the transcript panel as you talk. Click the stop button when you’re done, then copy the text or download it as a .txt file. It works on desktop and Android phones.
Which browsers support voice typing?
The Web Speech API that powers dictation is supported by Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Safari 14.1 or later, and Chrome on Android. Firefox does not currently implement speech recognition, so the page shows a clear notice there. On desktop, Chrome and Edge give the best accuracy.
Is my voice or text uploaded anywhere?
This page never receives, records, or stores your audio — there is no upload endpoint at all. The browser’s own speech engine handles recognition; on Chrome and Edge that engine is the browser vendor’s service, subject to their privacy terms, while the page itself only holds your transcript in memory and nothing is sent to practicalwebtools.com.
How do I add punctuation when voice typing?
Say the punctuation out loud: “period”, “comma”, “question mark”, “new paragraph” and similar voice commands are interpreted by the browser’s speech engine. Chrome and Edge also add basic capitalization and punctuation automatically in many languages.
Can I dictate in a language other than English?
Yes — pick from 20+ languages and regional variants in the dropdown before or during dictation: Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Hindi, Arabic, Russian, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Turkish, Polish, Swedish, and English in US, UK, Australian and Indian variants. Recognition switches to the selected locale immediately.
Why did dictation stop after a pause?
Browsers close recognition sessions after long silences. This tool detects the session end and restarts automatically while you’re still in listening mode, so brief pauses don’t stop the transcript. If it ever stops (for example after switching apps on mobile), just tap the microphone again — your text stays on the page.