- HeyScribe
- Speak to text
Speak to Text: Say It, See It, Copy It
No setup and no learning curve. Open the page, press the microphone, and whatever you say turns into text you can edit and copy. Works on your laptop, tablet and phone.
- 20 free minutes
- No credit card
- Works in your browser
How to speak to text
Open the voice box
Sign in to HeyScribe and stay on the Voice typing tab. It is ready to go.
Press the microphone and say it
Allow the microphone if your browser asks. Speak normally. Words show up as you talk.
Copy the text
Press Copy text, or Download for a file. You can also fix any word by clicking into the box.
Simple on purpose
One button
Press once to start speaking, press again to stop. Nothing else to configure.
Fast
Text appears a moment after you speak, so you can see right away whether it heard you correctly.
Works on mobile
Use it in your phone’s browser when you are away from your keyboard.
Easy to fix
Tap into the text and correct a word, then carry on speaking.
Pick your language
Choose from 50+ languages before you start.
Copy or download
Paste the result into a message, a document or a form, or save it as a text file.
Getting the best results when you speak to text
Speaking to text works best when your voice is the loudest thing the microphone hears. That is true of every speech recognition system, and it explains most of the difference between a great result and a messy one.
Five quick wins
- Move closer. Mouth to microphone distance matters more than microphone price.
- Pause between thoughts. Short pauses help the system decide where sentences end.
- Avoid talking over other sound. Music, TV and other voices all get transcribed.
- Say numbers and names slowly. These are the easiest things to mishear.
- Check the language menu. It should match the language you are speaking.
Speak to text on your phone
On a phone, open HeyScribe in your browser and allow microphone access once. Many people find speaking is the fastest way to send a long message or capture a to-do list on the move. Prefer to keep typing but need a recording turned into text? Use audio to text.
If you are looking for something that does more than short dictation, such as a running transcript of a conversation, see live transcribe or talk to text.
Quick things people speak to text
To-do lists and reminders
Say everything on your mind, then sort it out later.
Messages and replies
Compose a long message without typing a word.
Meeting notes
Dictate what was decided straight after a call.
Homework and essays
Talk through an answer to get your ideas down.
Social posts and captions
Say it, tidy it with AI, post it.
Accessibility
An alternative to typing when a keyboard is hard to use.
Frequently asked questions
What does speak to text mean?
Do I need to download anything?
Is speak to text free?
Why is it not hearing me?
Can I speak to text in Spanish, French or another language?
How is this different from speech to text for recordings?
More ways to turn speech into text
Every HeyScribe tool works from the same account and the same minutes.
Voice typing
Type with your voice in any modern browser, then copy the text anywhere.
Learn moreTalk to text
Write messages, emails and notes by simply talking.
Learn moreVoice to text
Speak and get clean text, or convert a voice recording into a transcript.
Learn moreDictate
Write long documents, emails and notes by talking instead of typing.
Learn moreFree recorder
Record audio or video with no sign-in, and add a live transcript when you sign in.
Learn moreLive transcribe
Watch a conversation, lecture or meeting turn into text as it happens.
Learn moreSay it and see it
Open HeyScribe, press the microphone and start talking. Your first minutes are free.
Start speaking