Speech to Text (Voice Recognition)

An easy to use speech synthesis and recognition tool for your browser!

Speech to Text (Voice Recognition) - Chrome Extension

Speech to Text (Voice Recognition) is a functional Chrome extension used to convert speech into text. It supports a wide range of languages and dialects, making it versatile for various linguistic needs. Its user interface is simple and intuitive. Just press the large microphone icon to initiate speech conversion. It does request microphone permissions upon initial use for functionality. Captured text is conveniently located in the top text-area for ease of use, and can be copied effortlessly with the Ctrl + C command. This extension respects user privacy and does not run background activities when closed, nor does it require an internet connection to operate.
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Extension stats

By: Keller
Users: 300,000+
Rating: 3.26
(105)
Version: 0.1.5 (Last updated: 2023-09-17)
Creation date: 2020-02-12
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • contextMenus
Size: 37.69K

Other platforms

Speech To Text (v5.4.1)
3.40 (6,124) 2,267,427+
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Speech to Text (Voice Recognition) is an extension that helps you convert your speech to text.

It can recognize a wide variety of languages and related dialects. In order to work with this extension, simply open the addon's UI and then press on the big microphone icon to start converting your voice to text. Please note that, when the add-on is first started, it asks for microphone permission. Please accept the permission to start working with the add-on.

All the captured text is placed in the top text-area within the UI. In order to copy the text, use (Ctrl + C) keyboard combination. This add-on has no background activities when it is closed. Moreover, it does not need an internet connection for operation.

If you found a bug to report, please fill the bug report form in the add-on's homepage (https://mybrowseraddon.com/speech-to-text.html).

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Works well in multiple languages including Turkish, Portuguese, Dutch, Hindi, and Bengali.
  • Allows users to transcribe without typing, which saves time.
  • Functions in the background without interfering with other tabs or applications.
Cons
  • Lacks punctuation and has occasional transcription mistakes.
  • Stops recording if there is a pause in speech (e.g., after 10 seconds).
  • Does not allow direct dictation into text fields on webpages.
Most mentioned
  • Microphone permissions issues.
  • Recording stops unexpectedly.
  • Transcription limitations such as word count limits.
User reviews
Harika bir uygulama çok başarılı.
by Şeref Berk Tosun, 2024-12-21

Hopeless Extension ever, doesnt capture audio properly , i am using Turboscribe : https://turboscribe.ai/ helps you to summarise using AI, and is so good.

Work as turkish good.
by Osman ÇAKMAK, 2024-11-02
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Speech to Text (Voice Recognition) does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

Speech to Text (Voice Recognition) has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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