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Speech to Text

Transcribe spoken words to text in real-time using your browser's speech recognition.

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Privacy Note

Chrome / Edge: Audio is sent to Google servers for processing.

Safari: Speech recognition is processed on-device by Apple.

Firefox: Limited support. Some versions may not support this API.

Speech recognition is powered by your browser's built-in speech engine. OptiPix does not store any recordings.

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About Speech to Text

OptiPix Speech to Text converts spoken words to written text in real-time using the Web Speech Recognition API. Click 'Start Listening' to begin live transcription from your microphone. Supports 50+ languages. Continuous mode keeps listening until you stop. Interim results show in gray while final results appear in black. Edit the transcript, copy to clipboard, or download as a .txt file. Chrome sends audio to Google for processing; Safari processes on-device for maximum privacy.

How It Works

The tool uses the Web Speech Recognition API (SpeechRecognition/webkitSpeechRecognition). It captures audio from your microphone, sends it to the browser's speech recognition engine, and returns transcribed text with interim and final results.

Use Cases

  • Transcribe meetings and lectures
  • Dictate notes and documents
  • Create subtitles from spoken content
  • Accessibility for mobility-impaired users
  • Quick voice-to-text input

Frequently Asked Questions

How does it work?
Click Start Listening, allow microphone access, and speak. Your words appear as text in real-time.
What languages are supported?
50+ languages supported by the Web Speech Recognition API, including English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, and many more.
Is it accurate?
Accuracy depends on your microphone quality, background noise, and speaking clarity. Clear speech in a quiet environment gives the best results.
Is my speech private?
Chrome sends audio to Google for processing. Safari processes on-device. For maximum privacy, use Safari.
Can I transcribe audio files?
This tool works with live microphone input. For file transcription, play the audio near your microphone.

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