Entering our data when registering on a website, writing an email or writing a short message in a forum can take little time. However, if we have a large number of notes to transform into a text document, transcribe the audio of a meeting, or type in a longer document, we will need software that allows us to write with our voices .
Today we bring you a selection of programs, both free and paid, that will make it easier for you to go from voice to text . In addition, we include a section with web options in case you do not want to install any program.
Before you start writing to dictation , make sure you have a microphone installed. Press the start button, select “Settings”, “Time and language” and finally “Voice.” Once there, select “microphone” and press “start”.
Quickly transcribe with these free programs
Sometimes we look for a free option that allows us to recognize our voice with an acceptable result, even if it involves a few corrections on our part. For these situations, we recommend the following options.
Speech recognition in Windows, the native application
Installed by default in Windows, it has a double virtue. On the one hand, you have at your disposal the Speech Reference Card that allows you to use keyboard commands with your voice. And on the other hand, it allows training the PC so that errors when dictating are minimized.
If you want to dedicate time to the “Train the team to understand it better” function, access it through “Accessibility” and once there, “Voice recognition”
Just press Windows + H to start writing with your voice.
Listen and write, transcribe your audios
Developed by Elefant Software this free program is very simple: it transcribes recorded audios in the most different formats: OGG, WAV, MP3, WM. It is very useful to transfer your interviews, colloquia or master classes to the computer . In addition, it accepts more than 15 languages and is portable.
If you have a talk to transcribe, visit their website .
Express Scribe, audio and video to text
This program also has the sole function of transcribing audio files but it is more advanced than the previous one. Among its advantages, it accepts video files, is easily integrated into Internet workflows (FTP) and can be used in various word processors such as Microsoft Word or Corel Wordperfect.
For more advanced users, in addition to a paid version, it offers the possibility of connecting to an external device in the form of a pedal that allows you to speed up or slow down the audio.
Click here to download the free version.
The best web pages to go from voice to text
Sometimes we just want to write with our voice quickly to send a short text or some notes. To meet those needs, we bring you these web pages.
Speechnotes, recognize your voice in Chrome
This dictation option is simple and accepts voices in more than thirty languages and accents (up to 20 in the case of Spanish). The downside is that it cannot be trained and includes advertising. However, for € 7.49 you can remove it and also integrate it into Chrome since it has its own extension.
Visit their website if you want to try it.
Dictation.io, a simple transcriptionist
This web page has the appearance of a notebook and allows easy text editing. It is very easy to use and its main advantage is that you can do many things with your transcript directly on the web, such as copying, saving it, publishing it on Twitter and even sending it by email through Gmail.
If you have a short text to dictate, click the link.
Talktyper, dictates and exports quickly
Writing with your voice is extremely easy with Talktyper. You just have to grant your microphone use permissions, speak and edit the errors in the transcription. Then you can download the file and copy the text in your email or in your word processor.
Its simplicity prevents you from improving with use so it is not the best option if you want a high degree of perfection in recognition .
Access its website to evaluate its usefulness.
Speechlogger, transcribe and much more
The basic version of this website offers to easily pass your voice to text in more than 20 languages. It also offers the possibility of automatically translating your voice into the other available languages. This option sets it apart from the rest and can be very interesting for students of foreign languages.
The drawback is that it has a daily limitation, 30 minutes of transcription and 10 of translation. However, both problems are eliminated if you subscribe to the paid version that, in addition, allows you to create transcripts of video files and will activate its use options in any text box and web thanks to its Google extension.
So to use basic to advanced option, go to your page beginning .
Google Docs, write easily with your voice
Also online, but with the possibilities that the Google word processor includes, we draw your attention to the voice dictation tool that you can activate by pressing the command Ctrl + Shift + S. Its main virtue is that it is integrated into the program and that it can be used online. You can mark the dot followed by saying “dot” and the period apart if it says “dot, new line”. However, it cannot be trained so you will need to review the text before saving it.
Use your Gmail account to access Google Docs .
Write with your voice like a professional
Sometimes we need a little more than what free programs offer and are willing to pay for that improvement. If this is your case, we recommend the following programs.
Microsoft Word dictates the most popular word processor
The most popular word processor includes a speech to text converter in its default installation. Its usefulness is average since, although it recognizes the voice with an acceptable degree of errors and includes a list of voice commands to facilitate dictation, it does not offer the possibility of learning from errors and thus becoming an optimal assistant for writing with the voice.
If you have a Microsoft email account, you can access the free online version of Word . If you want to buy the product, visit the official page .
Transcribe, the option of companies
This payment option offers, for $ 20 a year, audio to text transcription through automatic transcription, the conversion of your voice to text in several languages and the possibility of using an own editor that will assist you in the case of you want to do it by yourself.
It has a version for companies and educational entities that have already hired some of the most famous on the planet such as Microsoft, Adobe, KPMG or the University of UCLA.
Visit their website to analyze their profits and access a professional service.
Braina, the technical transcriptionist
The name of this program comes from brain and artificial and its objective is to make an intelligent personal assistant available to the user. It aims to go beyond Cortana and integrate into all the processes of your computer and your other devices since it has versions for Android, iOS and macOS.
Among its utilities we highlight that in addition to transforming more than 100 languages with a 99% degree of accuracy into text , it does not need training and its interface is simple and easy to use. More technical users will appreciate that you are able to recognize unusual vocabulary and understand most terms in specific fields such as medical, legal, or scientific.
You can access its annual ($ 49) or permanent ($ 139) paid version through its website .
Dragon Home, from voice to text with the best
The best option on the market for voice writing has made a version of its professional program available to home users for a price of $ 150. However, its main advantages remain intact: the complete adaptation to the user’s voice and the environmental conditions of the dictation, a hit rate of up to 99%, the possibility of repeating the dictation to control failures and its support in Windows and tablets.
It is a very easy to use program since it integrates easily with various programs the Microsoft Office suite, or the most popular browsers. In addition, thanks to a series of voice commands, it facilitates daily actions such as calendar or publication on social networks.
If you want much more for $ 150, visit the page of this product.