Speech to Text (Voice Dictation)

Dictate notes, transcribe spoken words into editable text in real time, and export directly to text files.

Privacy Notice: Third-Party Speech Service Notice: Speech recognition utilizes your browser native Web Speech API. Depending on your browser (e.g. Google Chrome, Safari, or Microsoft Edge), your audio stream is transmitted to and processed by the browser provider’s speech recognition service. Zoviva does not record or store your audio.

About Speech to Text (Voice Dictation)

Zoviva Speech to Text lets you speak naturally into your device microphone and transcribe your words into editable text in real time. Ideal for brainstorming, drafting articles, transcribing interview notes, and fast hands-free note-taking without typing on a keyboard.

How to Use Speech to Text (Voice Dictation)

  1. 1. Select dictation language

    Choose your speaking language from the language selector (English, Spanish, French, German, etc.).

  2. 2. Grant microphone permission

    Click "Start Dictating" and permit your browser to access your microphone input.

  3. 3. Speak clearly into your microphone

    Dictate your ideas. Interim words appear in real time and lock into final text during pauses.

  4. 4. Copy or export to .txt

    Edit your transcript in place and click Copy or Export .txt to save your notes.

Common Use Cases

Stream-of-Consciousness Writing

Draft book chapters, blog outlines, or journal entries at speaking speed (130-160 words per minute).

Meeting Takeaways & Action Items

Dictate meeting summaries and action items immediately after phone conferences.

Accessibility for Repetitive Strain Injury

Reduce wrist strain from long typing sessions by dictating drafts hands-free.

Pro Tips for Best Results

  • • Speak punctuation commands: say "comma", "period", "question mark", or "new line" to structure paragraphs naturally.
  • • A quiet room and a dedicated headset microphone significantly improve speech recognition accuracy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which web browsers support speech recognition?

Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and modern Chromium-based browsers offer the highest fidelity Web Speech recognition. Safari on updated iOS and macOS also provides native support.

Is my voice recording stored on Zoviva servers?

No. Zoviva never records, uploads, or stores your voice. Your browser transmits audio directly to your browser provider speech service according to their privacy terms.

How do I add punctuation while speaking?

Say "period", "comma", "question mark", "exclamation point", or "new line" while dictating, and the recognition engine inserts the punctuation symbol.

What should I do if the microphone is blocked?

Click the padlock or settings icon in your browser address bar, locate Microphone permissions, change it to "Allow", and reload the page.