Ai Speech to Text

Record your voice, choose a language then download the transcript and audio. The transcription runs locally in your browser, so your notes stay private.

Free speech to text tool

Turn voice notes into text directly in your browser

This free online dictation tool lets you record a voice note, transcribe it into text, and keep both the written transcript and the original audio. No account required, no installation. Useful for meeting notes, interviews, study notes, drafts, and any moment where speaking is faster than typing.

Unlike most voice transcription tools, the audio is processed entirely on your device. Your recording is never uploaded to a server. After the model has loaded, you can even switch to airplane mode and keep transcribing. Works in all modern browsers.

Local by design

Your microphone input and audio file never leave your machine — no remote API, no server upload. Once the model is loaded, you can even switch to airplane mode.

5 languages included

Choose French, English, Spanish, German, or Italian before recording so the transcript matches the language you speak.

Three export formats

Download the transcript as a text file, keep the original WebM recording, or export the audio as MP3 for easier sharing and archiving.

How the online dictaphone works

  1. 1

    Choose the transcription language

    Select the language you will be speaking. Choosing the right language helps the speech recognition model produce a cleaner transcript.

  2. 2

    Record your voice note

    Press the record button and speak naturally. You can dictate a short reminder, a meeting recap, a lecture summary, a creative draft, or a full note that you want to edit later.

  3. 3

    Transcribe, edit, and download

    When you stop recording, the tool turns your voice into text. Edit the transcript directly in the text area, then download it as a text file or export an MP3.

Private by default — works offline

Voice notes can contain client names, meeting decisions, medical details, or business data. This tool processes everything locally in the browser. The first load downloads the transcription model, then all processing stays on your device — even in airplane mode.

What can you use this dictation tool for?

Meeting notes

Record the key points of a meeting, capture decisions while they are fresh, and download a text version you can clean up or share with your team.

Interviews and field reporting

Transcribe interviews, client calls, or field notes without uploading sensitive audio to a third-party service.

Study and lecture notes

Dictate summaries after a class, explain a concept out loud, or turn revision sessions into searchable text notes.

Content drafts

Draft blog posts, video scripts, or social media captions by speaking. Refine the transcript before publishing.

Typing alternative

Use voice input when typing is slow, tiring, or inconvenient. The transcript remains editable, so you can refine it after recording.

Confidential notes

Lawyers, doctors, and consultants can dictate session notes knowing the audio stays on their device — no cloud, no third party.

Tips for a better transcript

  • Use a quiet room or a headset microphone when possible.
  • Speak in complete sentences and leave short pauses between ideas.
  • Choose the correct language before recording your note.
  • Review the transcript after recording, especially for names, numbers, and technical terms.

FAQ

Is this dictaphone free?

Yes. Record, transcribe, edit, and download your notes for free. No account or installation required.

Does the transcription run locally?

Yes. The speech-to-text model runs entirely in your browser. Nothing is sent to a server.

Can I use it offline?

The first visit downloads the model. After that you can switch to airplane mode and keep transcribing.

Which languages are available?

French, English, Spanish, German, and Italian. More languages are available on Haloon.

What can I download?

The transcript as a text file, the original WebM audio, or an MP3 export.

Does it work on mobile?

Yes. The tool works in all modern browsers on desktop and mobile. No app or extension needed.

How accurate is the transcription?

Accuracy is good for everyday language in a quiet environment. For specialised vocabulary — medical, legal, or technical — Haloon offers higher-accuracy models.

How long can my recording be?

There is no hard limit. Longer recordings use more memory in the browser, so very long sessions may be slower on older devices.

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Try Haloon free

This tool is provided free of charge, as-is, with no warranty of any kind. Transcription accuracy depends among other things on audio quality, language, device capabilities, and the selected model. Like all AI-based transcription, the output may contain errors, inaccuracies, or hallucinations — always review the transcript before relying on it. The user is solely responsible for any use made of this tool and its output. The provider accepts no liability for errors, omissions, or any damages arising from such use.