What can I do with Speech to Text?

Dictate text with the browser speech recognition API. Speech to Text is part of the Utilities shelf on utils.sbs and is designed for quick, one-off tasks.

Is Speech to Text free to use?

Yes. Speech to Text is free, requires no account, and has no per-file or per-use charge.

Are my files uploaded when I use Speech to Text?

No. Speech to Text is designed to process your input locally in the browser. Files are not uploaded to a server for processing.

What formats does Speech to Text support?

It uses the browser APIs available for that task and returns the result directly in the page.

Can I use Speech to Text on my phone?

Yes. Speech to Text is responsive and works in modern mobile browsers. Very large files may be limited by the device's available memory.

Utilities tool

Speech to Text

Dictate text with the browser speech recognition API.

Runs on-deviceNo sign-upFree

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Speech to Text

Runs locally

Tap to dictate

Uses your browser’s speech engine

Transcript

Some browsers send audio to their speech service to transcribe. If that matters, use a browser with on-device recognition or skip this tool.

The guide

By the utils.sbs team · Reviewed November 2026 · How we build and review tools

Quick answer

Speech to Text is a free browser-based utilities tool. Dictate text with the browser speech recognition API. It runs with browser APIs locally, requires no account and does not upload your files. Open the page, add your input, adjust any options and download the result.

What is Speech to Text?

Speech to Text is a free browser-based utilities tool from utils.sbs. Dictate text with the browser speech recognition API. It is built for quick, focused jobs: open the page, add your input, adjust the options and take the result with you. No account, install or server upload is required.

At a glance

Category	Utilities
Input	Depends on the tool; usually browser input or a file
Output	A result shown in the page or downloaded as a file
Engine	browser APIs
Processing	In your browser
Price	Free
Account	Not required

How Speech to Text works

This utility runs entirely in your browser and does not depend on a backend service for its result.

How to use Speech to Text

1Open Speech to Text and add your input.
2Use the default settings, or choose the format or detail level that matches your goal.
3Run the tool, check the preview or result, and download the output.

When to use Speech to Text

Handle a quick browser or system task without installing an app.
Inspect or test something directly in the current tab.
Get a focused utility result without a sign-up flow.

Limitations

Capabilities depend on the browser APIs available on the current device.

Privacy and accuracy

Speech to Text processes its input in the browser whenever the platform API allows it. Files and values are not uploaded to a server for processing, and the tool does not require an account. For calculations, use the result as a reference and verify important decisions against the source formula or a qualified professional. Read our methodology.

FAQ

Speech to Text questions

What can I do with Speech to Text?
Dictate text with the browser speech recognition API. Speech to Text is part of the Utilities shelf on utils.sbs and is designed for quick, one-off tasks.
Is Speech to Text free to use?
Yes. Speech to Text is free, requires no account, and has no per-file or per-use charge.
Are my files uploaded when I use Speech to Text?
No. Speech to Text is designed to process your input locally in the browser. Files are not uploaded to a server for processing.
What formats does Speech to Text support?
It uses the browser APIs available for that task and returns the result directly in the page.
Can I use Speech to Text on my phone?
Yes. Speech to Text is responsive and works in modern mobile browsers. Very large files may be limited by the device's available memory.

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