Speech to Text (Voice Typing)
A highly accurate voice typing tool with automatic punctuation and support for multiple languages, enhancing productivity and accessibility.
About Speech to Text (Voice Typing)
Echo - Speech-to-Text is an advanced voice typing solution compatible with most websites. It offers precise speech recognition, automatic punctuation, support for over 50 languages, customizable vocabularies, and easy keyboard shortcuts. Prioritizing user privacy, it provides a generous free tier for ongoing use.
How to Use
Activate the extension on any website and begin speaking. Echo transcribes your speech into text automatically within the active textbox. Use keyboard shortcuts to start or pause voice recognition seamlessly.
Features
- Supports 50+ languages for global usability
- Direct voice input into text fields
- Create custom vocabularies for accuracy
- Automatic punctuation for natural text
- Convenient keyboard shortcuts
Use Cases
- Hands-free content creation
- Enhancing accessibility for users with disabilities
- Dictating emails, documents, and social media posts
- Transcribing interviews, meetings, or lectures
Best For
JournalistsLegal professionalsHealthcare providersResearchersStudentsWritersFrequent typists
Pros
- HIPAA-compliant security
- Exceptional speech recognition accuracy
- Automatic punctuation for natural text
- Generous free usage tier
- Easy to activate with keyboard shortcuts
- Supports over 50 languages
- Privacy-focused with no data storage
- Custom vocabulary options
Cons
- Free tier limits dictation to 2 hours per month
- Transcribed data is stored for less than 24 hours
FAQs
Does Echo - Speech-to-Text protect my data privacy?
Yes, Echo does not collect or share your data, ensuring your privacy is always maintained.
Is Echo - Speech-to-Text HIPAA compliant?
Absolutely, it complies with HIPAA standards. Audio recordings are not stored, and transcriptions are kept for less than 24 hours with options for immediate deletion.
How much free dictation time does the service offer monthly?
You receive 2 hours of free dictation each month on supported websites.
Which languages are supported by Echo - Speech-to-Text?
It supports over 50 languages, including English, Spanish, German, and French.
Can I customize vocabularies for better accuracy?
Yes, you can create and manage custom vocabularies to improve transcription precision.