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AUDIO TO TEXT CONVERTER

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Convert audio to text

Save your typing hands' energy. This audio to text converter gives you accurate, downloadable, and editable transcriptions so you can use them any way you want.

Transcribe audio to text accurately

Worried that an auto-generated transcript will be riddled with errors? Our audio transcriber uses speech recognition and machine learning to accurately convert audio to text. It learns from past mistakes and misspellings. Plus, in your Brand Kit, you can save the correct spelling and capitalization of words, phrases, and product names to ensure high accuracy in every transcription you create.

Get a quick summary from either audio or video files

Once you’ve got an accurate transcript, it’s time to use it. Our audio to text converter supports multiple file formats that are widely compatible. Download your transcript as a TXT file so you can use it for anything you like. Share it with your audience, repurpose it, or save it in your digital asset management system so your audio files are searchable. 

Directly edit your transcript, audio, and video all in one place

Punctuate and capitalize text exactly the way you want. Inside of Kapwing, it’s super easy to edit your auto-generated transcript to perfection. And, you can even remove parts of the transcript to cut the corresponding clips out of your audio and video file, making your editing workflow faster than ever.

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Get the most out of one recording

You’ve found an audio to text converter that makes transcribing audio easy. That’s all, right? Wrong! Explore the rest of our video editing and collaboration features all-in-one place. 

Get a summary, show notes, and an article

Putting the finishing touches on your content is so time-consuming that it leaves little room for promotion. Create accurate transcripts with Kapwing with the click of a button. Then, use them for show notes, or turn snippets of your transcript into blog post paragraphs and social media posts. 

Grow your audience in over 75 languages

Translating costs you a ton of time—or a ton of money. Well, not anymore. You can rely on Kapwing’s automated translation features for audio and text. Just upload any audio file, generate subtitles in one click, and select the language you want to translate the text into. Generate translations for all of the languages that matter to your brand.

Cut turnaround time in half with an audio transcription

The world is full of content, so let’s make yours stand out. After you transcribe your videos with Kapwing, you can auto-generate subtitles or captions in an instant. Choose one of our attention-grabbing subtitles to apply to your video or create a custom look with fonts, colors, and animation styles that match your brand. 

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Managing Partner at Epathlon

How to Convert Audio to Text

Click the 'Upload audio' button and select an audio file from your computer. You can also drag and drop a file inside the editor.

Open Transcript in the left-hand toolbar and select "Trim with Transcript." From there, select the audio file you want to transcribe and click on Generate Transcript.

Click on the download icon that's just above the transcript editor (downwards-facing arrow). Choose the transcript file format you prefer. You can download your transcript as an SRT, VTT, or TXT file.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert an audio recording to text?

Converting an audio recording to text is easy with Kapwing’s AI-powered video editing platform. Just upload any audio or video file. Then, head over to the Subtitles tab and select the correct language. Kapwing will auto-generate an accurate transcript that you can edit and download. 

How do I transcribe audio to text for free?

With Kapwing, you can generate text for up to ten minutes of audio per month. Use our AI-powered audio-to-text features to add subtitles and download transcripts. To unlock more minutes, choose one of our affordable plans.

Is there a tool that automatically transcribes my audio so I don’t have to manually type it out?

Yes, Kapwing automatically transcribes audio into text. Through speech recognition and machine learning, the automated transcriptions are highly accurate. Download the transcript for any purpose, or use this feature to automatically generate subtitles for a video.

Can I edit my transcript after I transcribed the audio?

Yes, after you use Kapwing’s automated audio-to-text capabilities, you can easily edit the transcript to perfect it. Kapwing even lets you edit your audio (trim and cut) simply by deleting the text you want to remove. Or, if you don’t want to alter the original audio track, you can always download the transcript as a TXT file and edit it on your computer.

What's different about Kapwing?

Kapwing is free to use for teams of any size. We also offer paid plans with additional features, storage, and support.

MP3 to Text

Create text files from your MP3. Automatic audio transcription

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Convert your MP3 into text files online

Do you want to transcribe a speech from your MP3 file into a text file? You can use VEED’s online auto transcription tool! It’s fast and incredibly easy to use. Say goodbye to manually typing audio transcriptions that could take hours, and say hello to automatic transcriptions that take only a few clicks. It’s all online, no software to download.

VEED’s speech-to-text service not only supports MP3 files but also WAV, M4A, AAC, and other popular audio formats. Simply upload your audio file, click on the Auto Transcribe tool, and you’re done! You can make simple edits to the transcription as needed.

How to transcribe MP3 to text:

Upload an MP3 file

Upload your MP3 file to VEED. Just click on ‘Choose MP3 File’ and select your audio file from your folders. Or drag and drop it into the editor.

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Under Subtitles, click on ‘Auto Transcribe’, select your preferred language, and you're done! Your MP3 transcript is generated.

Download your text file

Without exiting the Subtitles page, click on ‘Options’ and download your transcription in your desired format. You can download a TXT, VTT, or an SRT file.

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MP3 to text, online

With VEED you can upload your MP3 files in your browser, no software required, and have a text transcription ready in no time. All it takes is a few clicks. VEED works with all popular web browsers. No need to use Microsoft Word to manually type your transcriptions

Automatic and fast

Transcribe audio and video in a few clicks! Our super-fast, cloud-based servers will have your media files uploaded, transcribed, and converted into text files in a matter of seconds. It’s so easy! You no longer have to sit and listen, while typing along to your MP3 files. Now, VEED transcribes your MP3s automatically.

Edit your transcriptions

If you want to change anything or add a note or comment, just click on a line of transcription and start typing! Depending on how the speech is spaced out throughout the duration of your audio, VEED separates sentences into different lines. Just click on a segment and edit as needed. You can also auto-generate subtitles !

Can you convert MP3 to text?

Yes, you can, with VEED! Here’s how.

• Upload your MP3 file to VEED
• Click on Subtitles and then hit the ‘Auto Transcribe’ button. Edit the auto transcription if you want.
• Click on Options and select a transcription format then click on Download.

How do I transcribe audio to text?

You can also transcribe other audio file types on VEED. Our tool supports all popular audio formats such as WAV, M4A, OGG, AAC, and more.

Is there an app that converts voice recording to text?

Whether it’s a voice recording, speech, or song, VEED will recognize the words and convert them to text!

Can I transcribe a video?

Absolutely! Not only can you convert audio files to text but you can also transcribe videos of different formats. Our auto transcription tool will detect the original audio recording of your video. You can upload and transcribe an MP4, MOV, AVI, and other video file types.

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More than MP3 to text transcription

Our audio transcription service is just one of the tools you can use within VEED’s platform. VEED is a complete video editing app that has plenty of extra features that you won’t find in other free video editors. You can also split, cut, and trim your audio files before transcribing them. If you are transcribing a video, you can add subtitles and captions to it to make it more accessible. Download the video and share it on social media. All these and more, straight from your browser!

Convert audio to text

Descript’s audio-to-text capabilities transcribe audio with up to 95% accuracy to create transcripts, captions, subtitles, and text files. The best part? You can edit your audio by editing the text—just like a doc—to remove filler words and make cuts with just a few keystrokes.

The Easiest Speech-to-Text Has Ever Been

Descript’s speech-to-text transcription tool uses advanced speech recognition technology to turn audio files into transcripts that can be edited in real-time, just like a Google Doc, to change the underlying audio. All you have to do is drag and drop your audio or video file, and Descript will immediately begin transcribing.

How to transcribe audio files to text

Experience the magic of Studio Sound on your audio clip. You just need an audio recording that’s no longer than 5 minutes and no more than 25mb.

Drag and drop an audio or video file into a new Descript project to upload it. A transcript will automatically generate and sync to your audio, including dialogue and even "wordless media" like sounds, and pauses. If there are multiple speakers in your audio, Descript will automatically identify and label them for you.

By default, your new transcript will be synced to your editing timeline. You can delete or rearrange the text to edit your audio, letting you do stuff like remove filler words in one click. If you want to fix any transcription errors, like a misspelled name, highlight the text and enter Correct mode by pressing 'C' to fix your transcript without affecting the audio.

Once your transcript is polished, head over to  Publish > Export  and choose an export option. You can export your transcript as plain text, rich text, markdown, HTML, Word doc, or even an SRT or VTT subtitle file. You can also publish it as a web link to share or embed your transcript alongside the audio with Descript's media player.

A text converter that is as easy as drag and drop

Descript makes it easy to transcribe audio files into text. Simply create a project, select the audio file you want to transcribe, and wait a few seconds for your accurate transcription. Descript also makes it easy to correct any inaccuracies, so you can quickly take your transcript from highly accurate to perfect.Whether you're a YouTuber, vlogger, podcaster, or simply wanting to transcribe an audio file, Descript’s advanced speech recognition technology ensures precise and accurate transcriptions every time, and our simple, intuitive user interface makes it easy to get started.Sign up for free today and see how easy it is to create searchable transcripts of your audio files.

Descript Audio Transcription is Better Than Ever

With our most recent updates, Descript’s transcription is better than ever.

Automatic transcription will save you a step when you’re importing media; rather than confirming that you want to transcribe, Descript just starts transcribing.

Other fixes & improvements:

• Our Correction Wizard streamlines transcript correction even more by automatically identifying transcription errors.
• You can now order our White Glove transcription service or initiate Speaker Detection from the file details section of the Track Inspector (in the rail to the right of your transcript).
• You can select Speaker Detection from the speaker dropdown menu in the script.  
• You can click and drag to make Learning Center videos bigger.

How does Descript’s speech-to-text tool work?

Descript uses state-of-the-art artificial intelligence and machine learning to take your audio files and give you a highly accurate transcription of that audio in minutes.

Can I use Descript to make captions?

Yes, you can use Descript to create captions for videos. Simply select the video file you want to add text to, transcribe the audio, and then use Descript’s Fancy Captions feature to add the text to your video in a few clicks.

Is Descript just a transcription tool?

Far from it. With tools like automated Filler Word Removal, Overdub voice synthesis, Studio Sound voice enhancement, and  text-to-speech editing, Descript uses AI and other advanced technological stuff to streamline your entire production workflow — so you spend more time creating content, and less on the technical drudgery.

Can Descript transcribe in different languages?

Yes! Descript supports transcription for 22 languages: Spanish, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian, Malay, Turkish, Polish, Dutch, Hungarian, Czech, Swedish, Croatian, Finnish, Danish, Norwegian, Slovak, Catalan, Lithuanian, Slovenian, Latvian, (and English).

What audio file formats does Descript transcribe?

Descript can read WAV audio formats from nearly every popular source. Whether you have an audio recording on a mobile device like an Android, an iOS device like an iPad or iPhone, or even something you recorded directly into Windows or Mac, Descript’s transcription software can take that audio and turn it into editable text for your project.

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• 3 Create a new project Drag your file into the box above, or click Select file and import it from your computer or wherever it lives.

Descript does more than just transcribe audio. It can also generate audio based on your text to expand your creative options. Keep your words and change your voice, or cloning your voice to add to your original audio without rerecording.

Whether you're a YouTuber, podcaster, or just want to transcribe an audio file, Descript's 95% accurate AI transcription gets you most of the way. From there, you can remove filler words in one click, automatically flag likely transcription errors, and make bulk corrections across your entire transcript.

Export your transcribed audio in your choice of format, including or excluding speaker labels, time codes, and markers. Plus, AI Actions make it easy to turn your transcript into blog posts, social media posts, or even a script based on your prompts.

Descript uses industry-leading artificial intelligence and machine learning to take your audio files and give you a highly accurate transcription of that audio in seconds.

Yes, you can use Descript to create captions for videos. Simply select the video file you want to add text to, transcribe the audio, and then use Descript’s Fancy Captions feature to add the text to your video in a few clicks.

Far from it. Descript is an all-in-one audio and video editor. With features like automated filler word removal, voice cloning, and Studio Sound voice enhancement, Descript uses AI to streamline your entire production workflow.

Yes! Descript supports transcription in  23+ languages , including English (US), Latvian, Romanian, Catalan, Finnish, Lithuanian, Slovak, Croatian,  French (FR) , Malay, Slovenian, Czech, German, Norwegian,  Spanish (US) , Danish, Hungarian, Polish, Swedish, Dutch, Italian, Portuguese (BR), and Turkish. The AI can understand a variety of accents and speaking styles thanks to continual training of its speech recognition models.

Descript can transcribe WAV, MP3, AAC, AIFF, M4A, FLAC audio files.

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Why convert Audio to text?

Audio-to-text technology is taking work efficiency and inclusion to the next level. It's revolutionising the way we do business and everyday life, with benefits spanning composing emails, providing meeting or event transcripts, generating searchable video or audio content, the all-important hands-free note-taking, improving customer service, and much more! Of course, we can thank AI Automatic Speech Recognition (also known as ASR), which is the brains behind what makes this possible; it converts audio files to text using the combined knowledge of linguistics, computer science and electrical engineering, to create a readable text output. Whilst there are varying degrees of accuracy in the tools currently available on the internet, this technology is getting smarter with each use, and is an increasingly essential component in making media, content, and workplaces more accessible. Our Zamzar Coding Wizards (Developers) have worked their magic behind the scenes to create our new audio-to-text converter app to help you get going. To convert your audio file to text, simply upload your audio file to our conversion tool - your converted file will be ready to download in just a few moments.

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Zamzar is a cloud-based conversion tool, which means you can convert your file from anywhere, providing you have a working internet connection!

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Multiple File Formats

We support almost every type of file format; if we don’t support one you need to convert, then drop us an email and we'll look to get it added.

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If we don't support a conversion type, then just drop us a message and our engineers will look to add support for it.

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Free online speech to text : type with your voice.

Have you ever thought to use your voice to transcribe everything you want to be typed out? You can do it with our free speech to text online tool.

Click on start dictation and allow our voice to text software to use your microphone. Start to dictate what you want to say. Watch as the online voice transcription offers live transcribing of your message.

How can you use our free speech to text online software?

• Click on Start Dictation.
• Allow our Speech to Text software to use your microphone.
• Start dictating.

Recording can also be initiated with keyboard shortcut Ctrl+Alt+D. Doesn’t work for you? Make sure you are using Google Chrome browser.

Why should you use our free speech to text online software?

It’s quick, it’s simple and it’s totally free. Our speech to text / speech recognition software makes it easier than ever to turn your voice and diction into typed-out transcriptions. Our functional software allows you the chance to start dictation, save your transcription as a text, save your voice transcription as a word document, print your transcription, send by email, and more.

Using our transcription and voice to text recognition tool, you can dictate a text and see it typed out all.

Which features does this online voice to text software offer?

This talk to text feature provides a clear transcript, allows you to save text, and acts as a voice transcription. This tool is free and online so you can access it from anywhere, it recognizes key voice commands. It provides perfect functionality for professionals, teachers, students and more for high-quality voice typing online to increase productivity.

• Free and online
• No downloads, installation, or registration
• Supports Multi-language
• You can pause or stop dictation and our software will pause where you left off and hold your place
• Recognizes voice commands for inserting punctuation: for example, say "Comma" and it will type ","
• Smart capitalization
• You can save, copy, print, or send the dictated text
• You can use it on your computer, tablet or mobile device

What are the benefits of voice to text?

Some of the benefits of voice to text might seem obvious, and right off the bat, it’s simple to see why a free voice to text software might be useful. However, this program offers many more benefits that you might not have considered.

With our voice to text tool, you can experience seamless ease of communication, quick document turnaround, and course, flexibility for your work. Why take the time to type out your grand ideas when you can quickly capture them through our voice to text tool?

Ever have a great idea you can’t wait to type out but once you get the chance to type it out, you’ve forgotten the idea? Or further, have you ever constructed a great sentence in your head, but by the time you’ve pulled up a document to type it out, your brain has totally switched up the order? It happens to all of us. But with our speech to text tool, you simply speak into our software and record the idea without lifting a finger! Then, simply print the transcription, save it as a text, or save it as an email or word document

But that’s not all, there’s a long list of benefits that voice to text tools can offer! For example, voice to text software can:

• Help you save time : a speech recognition tool can cut your time in half when compared to typing out something on a document
• Multitask: this is a must for busy individuals
• Make fewer errors: when you type something out, it’s possible to make errors and fail to capture an idea well. With a voice to text converter, you can capture the emotion, message, and grammatically correct transcription straight from your diction.
• Make working and communicating on your smartphone easier than ever: our program works with iPhone, Android, tablets, and more: just open it with Chrome.Guarantee a secure pathway for your information: it goes from our transcription service to the next location you assign (as a text, word document, printed document, etc.).
• Streamline a tedious job.
• Increase and enhance workflow and visibility, allowing for easier management of projects and increased turnarounds.

What exactly is speech recognition?

A speech recognition tool, otherwise called an automatic speech recognition tool, a speech to text software, or online speech recognition tools, are softwares that are designed to offer a live transcription of a live dictation with your voice. These types of tools do not require any typing or physical effort.

They operate solely based on the user’s voice and then offer a typed out or written out version of that dictation. While most speech to text programs work differently than others, typically they offer live, instantaneous speech recognition transcription.

Who uses speech to text also known as voice typing?

Speech recognition tools are a useful addition for most people. In other words, almost anyone who wants to use a speech to text software will easily see the benefits of them almost instantly.

This tool is built to help enhance productivity for professionals who can save time by typing faster notes, taking more efficient and effective meeting notes, creating thorough to-do lists, and dictating on the go.

Many people benefit from using the voice typing and talk to text feature. This is a useful talk to text tool for professionals, teachers and students looking to excel. It can enhance the ability to take accurate class notes, be a true game changer for thesis statement work, enhance vocabulary, and improve just about any type of writing or speaking someone might do.

Dictation is an assistive technology and we are thrilled to help thousands of people around the globe everyday who struggle with writing. This speech recognition tool is helping people facing dysgraphia, dyslexia and other learning and thinking differences that impact writing. Blind or vision impaired people also find it helpful.

Speak to text allows you to write with your voice instead of writing by hand or with a keyboard. Speech to text software is designed to make typing easier than ever by only requiring a voice to transcribe dictation.

Speech to text or voice typer helps those who are interested in keeping their concentration and workflow going without distractions, those who are physically impaired, and those who simply enjoy the convenience of not having to type or write out their thoughts.

Online Dictation vs. Speech to Text Tools : what’s the difference?

Users read or hear about two different types of software or tools known as online dictation and speech to text programs. While these two terms are used interchangeably, many are wondering if there’s a difference between the two. In most cases, this isn’t so. Typically online dictation tools and speech to text tools fall into the same category and do the same things. Other times, however, the difference lies in how that live dictation is accomplished.

With speech to text programs, it’s essentially a guarantee that the program is a tool run by automated intelligence. In other words, there is no live person helping with this dictation. While this is often the case in online dictation tools too, sometimes online dictation can be referred to a real person offering dictation services online.

Speech recognition tool troubleshooting

The following problems might occur:

• The browser doesn't support speech recognition : the latest version of Chrome does. We highly recommend you to use Chrome.
• Hardware problem with the microphone : make sure your computer has detected your microphone.
• Permission for accessing the microphone is not granted. Allow our Speech Recognition tool to have access to your microphone.
• The browser listens to the wrong microphone. To solve microphone permission issues, click on the small camera icon in the browser's address bar (will appear after you click on the start dictation button), and set there the permission to allow the use of microphone, and pick the correct microphone from the dropdown list.

If you have other issues, please contact us describing the problem in detail.

What is speech to text software?

A speech to text software is a speech recognition tool. By listening to your voice, it automatically recognizes what you are saying and simultaneously transcribes it into text. Using a voice recognition software, you can type faster and avoid typographical errors. Voice typing software provides live voice recording to text.

How to turn on speech to text?

To turn on our speech to text software you just need to click on the “Start Dictation” button and allow the program to access your microphone. The speech recognition software will then start listening to what you are dictating and it will start transcribing what you are saying.

How to use speech to text?

One way to use it is to open our free speech to text tool. Simply select the language that you want to be live transcribed and click on “start dictation”. Allow your browser to access your microphone and start dictating. The free voice dictation software will now start recognizing your voice and will simultaneously transcribe the dictation into text.

Is there any software that can convert speech to text?

Yes, our free online speech to text software is one of the applications that can convert speech to text. It's a free automatic tool that can be used without registration. You can use it on your computer, tablet or on your mobile.

What is speech to text technology?

Speech to text technology converts spoken words into text. The conversion from audio to text is done simultaneously and helps you to write quicker and to avoid typing errors and eventual distractions. The audio to text converter is one of the best solutions when you want to make a note of something. You can also use it as a free online voice recorder. No paper and pen is needed, you just need to have access to your favorite device and internet.

How to use voice to text?

Using the voice to text converter is easy, free and without registration.To use our audio to text converter, simply select the language you will speak. To translate voice to text, click on “start dictation” and allow the program to access your microphone. The live transcription will start immediately.

How to do voice to text?

You can turn on voice to text by clicking on the “start dictation” button and by allowing the system to access your microphone. You can then start speaking and the live transcription will start. What you’ll say will automatically be converted into text and it’ll appear on your screen.

What is speech recognition?

Speech recognition is a technology that recognizes your voice and that converts every word that you say into text. This helps you to type quicker and avoid typos. Our speech recognition software can be used by a large set of people as journalists, students, business workers, writers, etc.

How does speech recognition work?

After clicking on the button “start dictation”, the speech recognition system will send the sound recorded by your microphone to an external partner such as Google Text-to-Speech, IBM Watson Speech to Text, Microsoft's speech-to-text or Amazon Transcribe. The partner will then convert your speech into text and will send back the text transcription. This process is happening live, this is why you can see the audio transcription directly on your screen. This is also why you need to be connected to the Internet to use this tool.

How to voice type?

You can voice type by using our free voice-to-text software. There is no need to download or to register any account. You just need to select the language you’ll speak, press the button “start dictation” and allow the site to access your microphone. As soon as it’s done, you will see that the words you’ve just pronounced are automatically typed into text.

How do I turn on voice typing?

Turning on this voice typing software is really easy. You just need to select the language, click on “start dictation” and allow the system to access your microphone. You will not need to download any application, to pay any fee or to register your email. Your transcription is happening live and is totally anonymous.

What does voice typing mean?

Voice typing means that you can type some text by using the sound of your voice instead of using your keyboard. Using your voice instead of your keyboard helps to avoid misspellings and inefficiencies.

How to talk to text?

Talk to text is easy. By finding the right online transcription tool, you can write your text by talking. Our online voice to text software can type what you dictate. Clicking on “Start dictation” and your dictation will be typed live on the screen.

How to turn on talk to text?

Wondering “How do i talk to text” ? By clicking on the button called “start dictation” and by allowing the software to access your microphone, you can turn on the talk to text system. Once these two initial steps have been completed, you can start dictating what you want to type and the system will automatically transcribe your voice into text.

What is live transcribe?

Live transcribe provides you instant captions of what you say. It uses speech recognition technology to turn your voice into text. Our live transcribe system offers you live transcriptions. Your voice is transcribed into text on the spot.

How to use live transcribe?

Two elements are needed to use our live transcription software. You need to have a microphone and an internet connection. Click on “start dictation” to enable the live transcription process. Start talking and the tool will instantly transcribe what you say.

How does speak to text work?

Speak to text tools listen to your voice and automatically transcribe the words that you’ve spoken into words into text. This process is done in real time. It’s free and doesn’t require any registration. To start using the tool, simply click on “Start dictation” button.

Can I convert speech to text?

Yes, you can. Converting speech to text is easy. Turn on our voice to text tool, select the language you’ll speak and start dictating what you want to be written on the screen. You also have the opportunity to add the punctuation just by saying “point” or by saying “comma” for example.

How can I turn on voice to text?

To turn on voice to text just press on the button “start dictation”, allow the system to register and grant access to your microphone. You can then start talking loud. The system will hear what you are saying and automatically write the words on the screen.

How can I type with my voice?

You can type with your voice by opening our voice to text tool. Click on “start dictation”, grant the access to your microphone and you will start transcribing your voice into text.

Is speech to text free?

Our speech to text is free and doesn’t require any registration. You only need to have a good internet connection available and a microphone. You can use Speech to text from anywhere, from your computer, your tablet or your phone.

How to get the transcription of an audio file?

To get the transcription of an audio file, simply sign up to our transcription software AudioScripto.

Once logged in, select the language of your audio file and upload it. A few minutes later, once the audio file has been transcribed, you will be alerted by email that your transcription is ready. You can immediately download the transcription of your audio file.

How to make a transcript of an audio file?

To make a transcript of an audio file simply register to our transcription software AudioScripto.

Select the language of your audio file and upload it. Once the file has been uploaded, the transcription will start. You will receive an email a few minutes later informing you that your audio file has been transcribed and that the transcription is ready.

Who can transcribe audio or video files?

There are several companies that offer transcription services or tools that can transcribe audio or video files into text. It can be done manually or automatically. The choice between both options will depend on your needs.

Is automatic transcription better than human transcription services?

It actually depends on your needs but automatic transcriptions have some advantages vs human transcriptions.

An automatic transcription tool like AudioScripto :

• Is faster than a human : upload your file, wait a few minutes and receive the transcription of your audio or video file,
• Will complete the transcription almost instantly : you are sure that the transcription will be completed within the deadline,
• Is cheaper than human transcriptions,
• Avoid human errors : you avoid the uncertainty of choosing the wrong person for the job.

Despite the fact that human transcription is much slower than automated transcription tools, the quality of the transcription is supposed to be better than the automated transcription. But this depends on the person that is transcribing your audio or video files. Thanks to artificial intelligence and machine learning, the quality of automated transcription gets better every single day!

SpeechTexter is a free multilingual speech-to-text application aimed at assisting you with transcription of notes, documents, books, reports or blog posts by using your voice. This app also features a customizable voice commands list, allowing users to add punctuation marks, frequently used phrases, and some app actions (undo, redo, make a new paragraph).

SpeechTexter is used daily by students, teachers, writers, bloggers around the world.

It will assist you in minimizing your writing efforts significantly.

Voice-to-text software is exceptionally valuable for people who have difficulty using their hands due to trauma, people with dyslexia or disabilities that limit the use of conventional input devices. Speech to text technology can also be used to improve accessibility for those with hearing impairments, as it can convert speech into text.

It can also be used as a tool for learning a proper pronunciation of words in the foreign language, in addition to helping a person develop fluency with their speaking skills.

Accuracy levels higher than 90% should be expected. It varies depending on the language and the speaker.

No download, installation or registration is required. Just click the microphone button and start dictating.

Speech to text technology is quickly becoming an essential tool for those looking to save time and increase their productivity.

Powerful real-time continuous speech recognition

Creation of text notes, emails, blog posts, reports and more.

Custom voice commands

More than 70 languages supported

SpeechTexter is using Google Speech recognition to convert the speech into text in real-time. This technology is supported by Chrome browser (for desktop) and some browsers on Android OS. Other browsers have not implemented speech recognition yet.

Note: iPhones and iPads are not supported

List of supported languages:

Afrikaans, Albanian, Amharic, Arabic, Armenian, Azerbaijani, Basque, Bengali, Bosnian, Bulgarian, Burmese, Catalan, Chinese (Mandarin, Cantonese), Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Filipino, Finnish, French, Galician, Georgian, German, Greek, Gujarati, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Icelandic, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Javanese, Kannada, Kazakh, Khmer, Kinyarwanda, Korean, Lao, Latvian, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Malay, Malayalam, Marathi, Mongolian, Nepali, Norwegian Bokmål, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Sinhala, Slovak, Slovenian, Southern Sotho, Spanish, Sundanese, Swahili, Swati, Swedish, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Tsonga, Tswana, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Uzbek, Venda, Vietnamese, Xhosa, Zulu.

Instructions for web app on desktop (Windows, Mac, Linux OS)

Requirements: the latest version of the Google Chrome [↗] browser (other browsers are not supported).

1. Connect a high-quality microphone to your computer.

2. Make sure your microphone is set as the default recording device on your browser.

To go directly to microphone's settings paste the line below into Chrome's URL bar.

chrome://settings/content/microphone

To capture speech from video/audio content on the web or from a file stored on your device, select 'Stereo Mix' as the default audio input.

3. Select the language you would like to speak (Click the button on the top right corner).

4. Click the "microphone" button. Chrome browser will request your permission to access your microphone. Choose "allow".

5. You can start dictating!

Instructions for the web app on a mobile and for the android app

Requirements: - Google app [↗] installed on your Android device. - Any of the supported browsers if you choose to use the web app.

Supported android browsers (not a full list): Chrome browser (recommended), Edge, Opera, Brave, Vivaldi.

1. Tap the button with the language name (on a web app) or language code (on android app) on the top right corner to select your language.

2. Tap the microphone button. The SpeechTexter app will ask for permission to record audio. Choose 'allow' to enable microphone access.

3. You can start dictating!

Common problems on a desktop (Windows, Mac, Linux OS)

Error: 'speechtexter cannot access your microphone'..

Please give permission to access your microphone.

Click on the "padlock" icon next to the URL bar, find the "microphone" option, and choose "allow".

Error: 'No speech was detected. Please try again'.

If you get this error while you are speaking, make sure your microphone is set as the default recording device on your browser [see step 2].

If you're using a headset, make sure the mute switch on the cord is off.

Error: 'Network error'

The internet connection is poor. Please try again later.

The result won't transfer to the "editor".

The result confidence is not high enough or there is a background noise. An accumulation of long text in the buffer can also make the engine stop responding, please make some pauses in the speech.

The results are wrong.

Please speak loudly and clearly. Speaking clearly and consistently will help the software accurately recognize your words.

Reduce background noise. Background noise from fans, air conditioners, refrigerators, etc. can drop the accuracy significantly. Try to reduce background noise as much as possible.

Speak directly into the microphone. Speaking directly into the microphone enhances the accuracy of the software. Avoid speaking too far away from the microphone.

Speak in complete sentences. Speaking in complete sentences will help the software better recognize the context of your words.

Can I upload an audio file and get the transcription?

No, this feature is not available.

How do I transcribe an audio (video) file on my PC or from the web?

Playback your file in any player and hit the 'mic' button on the SpeechTexter website to start capturing the speech. For better results select "Stereo Mix" as the default recording device on your browser, if you are accessing SpeechTexter and the file from the same device.

I don't see the "Stereo mix" option (Windows OS)

"Stereo Mix" might be hidden or it's not supported by your system. If you are a Windows user go to 'Control panel' → Hardware and Sound → Sound → 'Recording' tab. Right-click on a blank area in the pane and make sure both "View Disabled Devices" and "View Disconnected Devices" options are checked. If "Stereo Mix" appears, you can enable it by right clicking on it and choosing 'enable'. If "Stereo Mix" hasn't appeared, it means it's not supported by your system. You can try using a third-party program such as "Virtual Audio Cable" or "VB-Audio Virtual Cable" to create a virtual audio device that includes "Stereo Mix" functionality.

How to use the voice commands list?

The voice commands list allows you to insert the punctuation, some text, or run some preset functions using only your voice. On the first column you enter your voice command. On the second column you enter a punctuation mark or a function. Voice commands are case-sensitive. Available functions: #newparagraph (add a new paragraph), #undo (undo the last change), #redo (redo the last change)

To use the function above make a pause in your speech until all previous dictated speech appears in your note, then say "insert a new paragraph" and wait for the command execution.

Found a mistake in the voice commands list or want to suggest an update? Follow the steps below:

• Navigate to the voice commands list [↑] on this website.
• Click on the edit button to update or add new punctuation marks you think other users might find useful in your language.
• Click on the "Export" button located above the voice commands list to save your list in JSON format to your device.

Next, send us your file as an attachment via email. You can find the email address at the bottom of the page. Feel free to include a brief description of the mistake or the updates you're suggesting in the email body.

Your contribution to the improvement of the services is appreciated.

Can I prevent my custom voice commands from disappearing after closing the browser?

SpeechTexter by default saves your data inside your browser's cache. If your browsers clears the cache your data will be deleted. However, you can export your custom voice commands to your device and import them when you need them by clicking the corresponding buttons above the list. SpeechTexter is using JSON format to store your voice commands. You can create a .txt file in this format on your device and then import it into SpeechTexter. An example of JSON format is shown below:

{ "period": ".", "full stop": ".", "question mark": "?", "new paragraph": "#newparagraph" }

I lost my dictated work after closing the browser.

SpeechTexter doesn't store any text that you dictate. Please use the "autosave" option or click the "download" button (recommended). The "autosave" option will try to store your work inside your browser's cache, where it will remain until you switch the "text autosave" option off, clear the cache manually, or if your browser clears the cache on exit.

Common problems on the Android app

I get the message: 'speech recognition is not available'..

'Google app' from Play store is required for SpeechTexter to work. download [↗]

Where does SpeechTexter store the saved files?

Version 1.5 and above stores the files in the internal memory.

Version 1.4.9 and below stores the files inside the "SpeechTexter" folder at the root directory of your device.

After updating the app from version 1.x.x to version 2.x.x my files have disappeared

As a result of recent updates, the Android operating system has implemented restrictions that prevent users from accessing folders within the Android root directory, including SpeechTexter's folder. However, your old files can still be imported manually by selecting the "import" button within the Speechtexter application.

Common problems on the mobile web app

Tap on the "padlock" icon next to the URL bar, find the "microphone" option and choose "allow".

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Speech to text in Microsoft Word is a hidden gem that is powerful and easy to use. We show you how to do it in five quick and simple steps

Master the skill of speech to text in Microsoft Word and you'll be dictating documents with ease before you know it. Developed and refined over many years, Microsoft's speech recognition and voice typing technology is an efficient way to get your thoughts out, create drafts and make notes.

Just like the best speech to text apps that make life easier for us when we're using our phones, Microsoft's offering is ideal for those of us who spend a lot of time using Word and don't want to wear out our fingers or the keyboard with all that typing. While speech to text in Microsoft Word used to be prone to errors which you'd then have to go back and correct, the technology has come a long way in recent years and is now amongst the best text-to-speech software .

Regardless of whether you have the best computer or the best Windows laptop , speech to text in Microsoft Word is easy to access and a breeze to use. From connecting your microphone to inserting punctuation, you'll find everything you need to know right here in this guide. Let's take a look...

How to use speech to text in Microsoft Word: Preparation

The most important thing to check is whether you have a valid Microsoft 365 subscription, as voice typing is only available to paying customers. If you’re reading this article, it’s likely your business already has a Microsoft 365 enterprise subscription. If you don’t, however, find out more about Microsoft 365 for business via this link . 

The second thing you’ll need before you start voice typing is a stable internet connection. This is because Microsoft Word’s dictation software processes your speech on external servers. These huge servers and lighting-fast processors use vast amounts of speech data to transcribe your text. In fact, they make use of advanced neural networks and deep learning technology, which enables the software to learn about human speech and continuously improve its accuracy. 

These two technologies are the key reason why voice typing technology has improved so much in recent years, and why you should be happy that Microsoft dictation software requires an internet connection. 

Once you’ve got a valid Microsoft 365 subscription and an internet connection, you’re ready to go!

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Step 1: Open Microsoft Word

Simple but crucial. Open the Microsoft Word application on your device and create a new, blank document. We named our test document “How to use speech to text in Microsoft Word - Test” and saved it to the desktop so we could easily find it later.

Step 2: Click on the Dictate button

Once you’ve created a blank document, you’ll see a Dictate button and drop-down menu on the top right-hand corner of the Home menu. It has a microphone symbol above it. From here, open the drop-down menu and double-check that the language is set to English.

One of the best parts of Microsoft Word’s speech to text software is its support for multiple languages. At the time of writing, nine languages were supported, with several others listed as preview languages. Preview languages have lower accuracy and limited punctuation support.

Step 3: Allow Microsoft Word access to the Microphone

If you haven’t used Microsoft Word’s speech to text software before, you’ll need to grant the application access to your microphone. This can be done at the click of a button when prompted.

It’s worth considering using an external microphone for your dictation, particularly if you plan on regularly using voice to text software within your organization. While built-in microphones will suffice for most general purposes, an external microphone can improve accuracy due to higher quality components and optimized placement of the microphone itself.

Step 4: Begin voice typing

Now we get to the fun stuff. After completing all of the above steps, click once again on the dictate button. The blue symbol will change to white, and a red recording symbol will appear. This means Microsoft Word has begun listening for your voice. If you have your sound turned up, a chime will also indicate that transcription has started. 

Using voice typing is as simple as saying aloud the words you would like Microsoft to transcribe. It might seem a little strange at first, but you’ll soon develop a bit of flow, and everyone finds their strategies and style for getting the most out of the software. 

These four steps alone will allow you to begin transcribing your voice to text. However, if you want to elevate your speech to text software skills, our fifth step is for you.

Step 5: Incorporate punctuation commands

Microsoft Word’s speech to text software goes well beyond simply converting spoken words to text. With the introduction and improvement of artificial neural networks, Microsoft’s voice typing technology listens not only to single words but to the phrase as a whole. This has enabled the company to introduce an extensive list of voice commands that allow you to insert punctuation marks and other formatting effects while speaking. 

We can’t mention all of the punctuation commands here, but we’ll name some of the most useful. Saying the command “period” will insert a period, while the command “comma” will insert, unsurprisingly, a comma. The same rule applies for exclamation marks, colons, and quotations. If you’d like to finish a paragraph and leave a line break, you can say the command “new line.” 

These tools are easy to use. In our testing, the software was consistently accurate in discerning words versus punctuation commands.

Microsoft’s speech to text software is powerful. Having tested most of the major platforms, we can say that Microsoft offers arguably the best product when balancing cost versus performance. This is because the software is built directly into Microsoft 365, which many businesses already use. If this applies to your business, you can begin using Microsoft’s voice typing technology straight away, with no additional costs. 

We hope this article has taught you how to use speech to text software in Microsoft Word, and that you’ll now be able to apply these skills within your organization. 

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There are a host of text-to-speech apps. Searching google gives you more than you need. We've curated the Top 1% text-to-speech apps that you can try free!

If you are looking for a text-to-speech reader, there are plenty of options from which to choose. Free  text to speech (TTS) software has come a long way, with numerous apps able to handle multiple languages, including English, Italian, Spanish, French, and Portuguese. They have high-quality, lifelike, natural-sounding speech, are great for e-learning, and have various subscriptions available.

Many of them are compatible with multiple operating systems, including Microsoft,  iOS ,  Chrome , and  Android . With so many options, how can you find the best text-to-speech software to meet your needs? Take a look at the speech tool options below, and find the best  TTS reader  to meet your needs.

The best free text-to-speech apps

There are plenty of choices available if you are looking for a free text-to-speech app. Some of the top options and use cases from which to choose include:

NaturalReader

NaturalReader  is a great option for personal use and learning. It is particularly helpful for those learning a foreign language or those with disabilities. It is completely free, comes with a built-in OCR, and gives you numerous interface options from which to choose. This online tool even comes with a built-in web browser. You can upload written text and listen to the natural-sounding voice read the information to you. There is a premium option available if you would like to upgrade, but it is not free and it can get expensive.

Capti Voice

Capti Voice is another option that is great for personal use and can help you improve your productivity. It can help you listen to e-books, docs, and web pages. It is also ideal for those who suffer from vision impairment, dyslexia, and other disabilities.

There is a tutorial that can be helpful, and there are YouTube videos to help you learn more. It gives you speech tracking word by word, will work offline, and has advanced text navigation options. The  voiceover  with the audio files is also very clear. These benefits have made this program one of the most popular options in the industry.

Read Aloud can help you convert websites into spoken text. It can handle more than 40 languages, gives you a custom voice experience, and has a streamlined user interface. It can handle PDF documents, Amazon Kindle books, and other epub formats. There are helpful shortcuts that make the app easier to use, and the speech synthesis is smooth.

You can change the pitch, and reading speed, and even enable text highlighting to follow along while reading text to speech online with a voice generator. It is also an open-source project, so it is continuously being improved, leading to a better customer experience. But, because it is open-source, it also takes a decent understanding of software programs to get the app to run smoothly.

If you are looking for a mobile app for iOS users, Voicedream could be a solid option. It comes with OCR recognition, has 200 voices, and offers more than 30 languages. The speech recognition and speech services are solid, as it provides you with access to advanced features. Examples include full-screen reading mode, dictionary lookups, and text highlighting. There are also premium features available that allow you to customize the app to meet your needs. These are not necessarily available with the free version.

If you are looking for an API that gives you access to exceptional IVR and SSML, then Speechify is the best option. It is a versatile program that can do it all. It can read documents , books, and articles to you as you do work around the house.

You get the ability to listen to articles, physical books, and other digital text in an audio format. It will sound just like a smooth podcast or MP3 file. There is even a free version available, giving you access to plenty of features that can dramatically improve your reading and listening experience!

Speechify gives you access to human HD voices made using AI, which gives you a more enjoyable listening experience. You get access to more than 60 languages, and the best OCR technology in the industry gives you the most accurate text extraction.

You even have control over the reading speed, allowing you to be even more productive. You can find the perfect voice and reading style to meet your needs. Built using an exceptional SDK, it is easy to see why Speechify is the best option available, particularly for those who are looking for a free option.

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Some of the most common questions people ask about text-to-speech software programs include:

Is there a free app that will read text aloud?

Yes! There are options available, but Speechify is the best one. This is an app that can handle articles, documents, and books as you do yard work, drive from place to place, or work in the kitchen. If you want to multitask, Speechify allows you to listen to physical books, PDFs, and articles as audio files, allowing you to be more productive than ever .

Is there an app that reads books to you for free?

Yes! Speechify is an app that allows you to listen to books as they are read to you, free of charge. You are certainly welcome to read along with the book as the audio file plays, but you do not have to. Furthermore, Speechify can handle a wide variety of file types, including HTML, docx, doc, TXT, PDF, ePub, and numerous others.

What is the best free app for text-to-speech?

There are plenty of apps from which to choose. Some of the examples include Natural Reader, Capti Voice, Read Aloud, and Voice Dream; however, the best option is Speechify. You get access to the best features in the industry, and there is a free version available, helping you save money.

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