Speech to text
Convert your voice to text instantly. Speak into your microphone and watch the words appear.
How speech to text works in your browser
TextlyPop uses the Web Speech Recognition API that is built into Chrome and Edge browsers. When you click the microphone button and grant permission, your browser begins listening through your microphone. As you speak, the browser sends the audio to Google's speech recognition servers, which return the transcribed text. The text appears in the output box in real time. TextlyPop itself never receives your audio — it only reads the transcribed text that the browser returns.
Continuous mode vs single phrase
In continuous mode the microphone stays active after each phrase you complete. You can speak naturally in full sentences and paragraphs, pausing between thoughts, and the recognition keeps running. This is the best mode for dictation, note-taking, and transcribing longer content. With continuous mode off the recognition stops after you complete a single phrase or after a brief silence. This mode is useful when you only need to transcribe one sentence at a time.
Tips for accurate transcription
Speak clearly and at a natural pace — rushing reduces accuracy. Use a quiet environment with minimal background noise. Position your microphone close to your mouth. Speak in complete sentences rather than individual words — context helps the recognition engine make better predictions. Say punctuation marks out loud — "period", "comma", "question mark" — when you need them. In continuous mode, pause briefly between sentences to give the engine time to finalize each phrase before moving on.
Common uses for speech to text
Dictation for writers and bloggers who think faster than they type. Meeting and interview transcription directly into the browser. Note-taking during lectures or calls. Accessibility for users with motor impairments who find typing difficult. Language practice where hearing your own transcribed speech helps identify pronunciation issues. Draft writing where you want to capture ideas quickly without worrying about typing speed.
Frequently asked questions
How does the speech to text tool work?
TextlyPop uses the Web Speech Recognition API built into Chrome and Edge. Your browser listens to your speech and converts it to text in real time. No audio is recorded or sent to TextlyPop servers.
Which browsers support speech to text?
Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge. Firefox and Safari do not currently support the Web Speech Recognition API.
Is my speech recorded or stored?
TextlyPop does not record or store your speech. Audio is processed by Google's speech recognition service via Chrome. No data is sent to TextlyPop.
What languages are supported?
Dozens of languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Hindi, Russian and more. Select your language before starting.
Can I use speech to text for continuous transcription?
Yes. Enable continuous mode to keep the microphone active and transcribe everything you say without clicking Start for each phrase.