Lightweight Speech to Text (No AI)

A lightweight speech-to-text tool with no AI model — the opposite of heavy AI transcribers. Loads instantly (no 150MB download), uses your browser's built-in voice recognition, and never sends audio anywhere. Supports 12 languages, runs on a standalone page, works on Chrome, Edge, and Safari. For users who want fast dictation without AI complexity, trust concerns, or bandwidth costs. Need 99 languages or translation? Use our AI Speech to Text instead.

How does speech to text work in the browser?

This tool uses the Web Speech Recognition API built into Chrome, Edge, and Safari. When you click Start Listening, your browser accesses your microphone and converts spoken words to text in real time. No audio is uploaded to any third-party server.

Which browsers support speech to text?

Speech recognition works in Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Safari. Firefox does not yet support your browser's built-in speech engine. For best results, use the latest version of Chrome or Edge on desktop.

What languages are supported?

This tool supports 12 languages: English (US and UK), Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, Japanese, Chinese (Mandarin), Korean, Hindi, and Arabic. Select your language from the dropdown before starting.

Is my audio recorded or stored?

No. Your audio is processed by your browser's built-in speech recognition engine. Nothing is recorded, stored, or sent to any server. The transcribed text exists only in your browser until you copy or download it.