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Whisper Web
Free Voice Recognition

Voice to Text — Free Online Speech Recognition

Record from your microphone and convert speech to text instantly. Powered by OpenAI Whisper, running 100% in your browser. No data leaves your device.

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Accurate Voice Recognition in Your Browser

One-Click Recording

Press and hold to record, release to transcribe. Simple hold-to-record interaction with automatic transcription trigger.

Private by Design

Your voice is processed locally in the browser. No audio is sent to any server — ever. Perfect for sensitive dictation and confidential notes.

100+ Languages

Speak in English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Chinese, Arabic, or any of 100+ supported languages. Auto-detection available.

WebGPU Powered

Hardware-accelerated AI inference delivers fast, accurate voice recognition. 3–5x faster on WebGPU-enabled browsers.

Record Up to 60 Seconds

Record voice clips up to 60 seconds with the floating action button. Visual progress ring and timer keep you informed.

Copy or Export Instantly

One-click copy to clipboard or download as TXT/JSON. Paste directly into documents, emails, or chat.

How to Convert Voice to Text

1

Allow Microphone Access

Click the record button and grant microphone permission when prompted. This is a one-time browser permission.

2

Speak Clearly

Hold the record button and speak. The recorder captures your voice with a visual timer and progress indicator.

3

Auto-Transcribe

Release the button and Whisper Web automatically transcribes your recording. Transcript appears segment by segment during processing.

4

Copy or Save

Copy the text to clipboard with one click, or download as a file. No account needed.

Popular Voice to Text Use Cases

Quick voice memos and notes on the go
Dictating emails, messages, and documents
Recording meeting action items hands-free
Journaling and personal reflections by voice
Accessible text input for users with mobility limitations
Transcribing verbal brainstorming sessions
Creating quick drafts from spoken ideas
Voice-based search query drafting

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I start recording?
Click the microphone button on the page. Your browser requests microphone permission once on the first use. Hold the button to record, release to stop — transcription starts automatically within seconds.
Is my voice data stored anywhere?
No — zero voice data is stored, uploaded, or transmitted. All recording and transcription happen locally in your browser via WebGPU or WebAssembly. When you close the tab, the audio is gone unless you explicitly export the transcript.
What's the maximum recording length?
The floating record button supports up to 60 seconds per clip. For longer recordings, upload a pre-recorded audio file instead — there is no file size limit since all processing runs on your device.
Can I use this on my phone?
Yes. Whisper Web works on mobile browsers supporting Web Audio and MediaRecorder APIs. Chrome on Android and Safari on iOS (16.4+) are both fully supported.
Which languages are supported for voice recognition?
Whisper supports 100+ languages, including English, Spanish, Mandarin, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Hindi, and Portuguese. Automatic language detection identifies the spoken language, or select it manually for best accuracy.
Do I need to install anything?
No installation required. Whisper Web runs entirely in your browser — no app download, no browser extension, no plugin. Open whisperweb.dev and start recording within 30 seconds.

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Turn Your Voice Into Text — Free

No signup. No installation. No cloud upload. Just speak and get text.

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