About Dictation
Dictation.io is a Chrome extension that converts speech to text in real time using Google Speech Recognition. It supports multiple languages and allows users to add punctuation, paragraphs, and emojis via voice commands. All transcribed text is stored locally in the browser for privacy.
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Dictation requires Google Chrome browser on Windows PC, Mac OS X, or Linux. It also works inside Chrome on Android but desktop browsers are recommended for better productivity. It is not compatible with iPhone or iPad.
Dictation supports popular languages including English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Hindi, Tamil, Urdu, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, and more. You can see the full list of supported languages on the website.
For better accuracy, use Dictation in a quiet environment, use a dedicated headset, dictate in longer phrases, and pause briefly before and after punctuation. Avoid noisy settings like coffee shops.
Yes, Dictation stores everything locally in your browser and does not transmit or store your data online. It only sends speech to Google servers via HTTPS for transcription, and the transcribed text is output in your browser.
Yes, you can click the 'Publish' button to publish your text to the Internet. The note will be published on Gist from GitHub with a secret URL that can only be accessed by people who know the URL.
Ensure you are using Google Chrome, your microphone is turned on, and your computer is connected to the Internet. Close other tabs using Speech Recognition, and make sure you have allowed microphone access for Dictation.
While on the Dictation website, click the camera icon in the address bar and select 'Always allow https://dictation.io to access your microphone.' Alternatively, type 'chrome://settings/content/microphone' in the Chrome address bar and remove dictation.io from the Blocked list.
No, Dictation relies on Google's cloud-based speech recognition engine, so an internet connection is required for it to work.
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