Free Online Dictation

Dictate text with your voice online. Free real-time speech to text typing in your browser. No install needed. Works in 100+ languages.

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1. Click Record

Open STT.ai in your browser and click the record button. Allow microphone access when prompted.

2. Start Speaking

Speak naturally. Your words appear as text in real time with AI-powered accuracy.

3. Copy or Export

Copy your dictated text to clipboard, or export as TXT, DOCX, or PDF.

Dictation Features

Real-Time Typing

See your words appear instantly as you speak. Low-latency AI transcription feels like natural typing.

100+ Languages

Dictate in English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Arabic, and 100+ other languages with auto-detect.

No Install Needed

Works entirely in your browser on any device. No software to download, no extensions required.

AI Enhancement

Enhance your dictation with Whisper AI for higher accuracy. One click to refine your transcript.

Why STT.ai Over Google Docs Voice Typing?

Any Browser
Not Chrome-only
100+ Languages
More language support
Export Options
TXT, DOCX, PDF, SRT
Encrypted
Private transcript
AI Models
10+ models to choose

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Frequently Asked Questions

Upload your audio or video file to STT.ai. Select your preferred AI model and options, then click Transcribe. Your transcript will be ready in minutes. Export as TXT, SRT, VTT, DOCX, JSON, or PDF.

Yes! STT.ai offers 600 free minutes per month for all users. No signup required for your first transcription. Paid plans with more minutes and features start at $5/month.

Accuracy depends on the AI model you choose and audio quality. Our best models achieve a 5-7% Word Error Rate on benchmarks, meaning 93-95%+ accuracy. Clear audio with minimal background noise produces the best results.

STT.ai offers 10+ models including Whisper Large V3, NVIDIA Canary, and more. You can compare results from different models on the same file.

Yes. After transcribing, export your transcript as SRT or VTT subtitle files. These work with YouTube, Vimeo, and all major video platforms.

Yes. STT.ai automatically identifies and labels different speakers using AI speaker diarization. Works across all models and languages.

Most files are transcribed in under 5 minutes. A 1-hour audio file typically takes 2-3 minutes with our fastest models.

STT.ai supports 20+ audio and video formats including MP3, WAV, M4A, FLAC, OGG, MP4, MKV, MOV, WebM, and AVI. Export as TXT, SRT, VTT, DOCX, JSON, or PDF.

Yes. Audio files are processed and deleted after transcription. Your data is never used for training. Private transcript is free on all plans. Learn about our security.

Yes. STT.ai offers a REST API with Python and Node.js SDKs. Free tier includes 100 minutes/month.

Yes. STT.ai includes a built-in transcript editor where you can correct errors, rename speakers, and adjust timestamps.

Every transcript gets a unique shareable link. Export to DOCX or PDF for email. Pro plans offer password-protected and permanent links.