Ad-free assistive tool

Speech to Text Reader

Dictate text, format the transcript for easier reading, listen back with browser text-to-speech, then copy, download or print everything from one page.

Browser and privacy note

Speech recognition depends on your browser and device. Some browsers may use an online speech recognition service to process audio. ZingoTools does not save your transcript or store what you dictate.

1. Dictate or edit text

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2. Listen back

Available voices depend on your browser and device. If you need another language, install that voice or language pack in your system/browser settings.

3. Format for easier reading

Your formatted transcript will appear here...

Free speech to text, formatting and read aloud tool

Speech to Text Reader combines dictation, reader-friendly formatting and text-to-speech on one ad-free assistive page. It can help with note taking, proofreading, writing support, study notes, workplace drafts, homework instructions and accessibility workflows.

The transcript is editable, so you can correct recognition mistakes before copying, downloading or printing. You can also adjust the visual presentation with larger text, wider spacing, calmer background colours and bold text.

How to use it

  • Choose the speech language that best matches your voice.
  • Press Start listening and allow microphone access when your browser asks.
  • Edit the transcript if the browser mishears a word.
  • Use the formatting controls to make the text easier to read.
  • Listen back, copy the text, download it or print the formatted version.

Speech to text FAQ