Dictation IO

Dictation is a free browser based speech to text tool that lets people write emails, documents and essays by speaking instead of typing. It transcribes speech in real time using Google Speech Recognition and runs in Google Chrome on Windows, Mac and Linux with an internet connection. It suits anyone who wants quick dictation without installing software. Spoken voice commands insert new lines, new paragraphs, punctuation marks and smileys, so a user can say a phrase such as new line to move the cursor. The tool recognizes dozens of languages and dialects, including English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Hindi, Tamil, Urdu, Bengali, Chinese, Japanese and Korean, and the site publishes a list of supported languages and voice commands along with an FAQ. The converted text is stored locally in the browser, and the site states that no data is uploaded to it. The tool is offered free, and no paid plans are published. The site lists an individual contact address for support. Because it relies on Chrome and Google's recognition service, it is not a standalone engine and does not work in other browsers.