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Speech to Text in Google Docs with +99% accuracy

Speech-to-Text
in Google Docs

3x faster than typing.
+99% accuracy in 50 languages.
Automatic punctuation and formatting.

Over 99% accuracy in 50 languages
3x faster than typing emails
Automatic punctuation powered by AI

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See how it works

Speech to Text in Google Docs

Voicy lets you use speech to text in Google Docs with cleaner punctuation, better cross-app workflows, and support beyond the built-in Google Docs voice typing tool. You can dictate naturally in docs, then keep using the same setup in Gmail, forms, notes, and other browser tabs.

• Works in desktop apps and browsers

• Supports punctuation and voice commands

• Built for dictation across your Windows workflow

See how it works

Speech to Text in Google Docs

Voicy lets you use speech to text in Google Docs with cleaner punctuation, better cross-app workflows, and support beyond the built-in Google Docs voice typing tool. You can dictate naturally in docs, then keep using the same setup in Gmail, forms, notes, and other browser tabs.

• Works in desktop apps and browsers

• Supports punctuation and voice commands

• Built for dictation across your Windows workflow

See how it works

Speech to Text in Google Docs

Voicy lets you use speech to text in Google Docs with cleaner punctuation, better cross-app workflows, and support beyond the built-in Google Docs voice typing tool. You can dictate naturally in docs, then keep using the same setup in Gmail, forms, notes, and other browser tabs.

• Works in desktop apps and browsers

• Supports punctuation and voice commands

• Built for dictation across your Windows workflow

How to add voice typing in Google Docs (Quick Guide)

How to add voice typing in Google Docs (Quick Guide)

How to add voice typing in Google Docs (Quick Guide)

Or watch the Youtube video

Or watch the Youtube video

Step 1

Download the Voicy app here

Download the Voicy app here

Voicy works as a desktop app on Mac and Windows, plus a Chrome extension. Pick the setup that fits you, then use Google Docs speech to text with better punctuation, cleaner formatting, and fewer correction passes than the built-in tool.

Step 3

Start dictating your document
to Voicy

A gif of Voicy being used to write a document on Google docs with speech recognition software
A gif of Voicy being used to write a document on Google docs with speech recognition software

Step 2

Open a new document on Google Docs

If you have the desktop app, you simply need to click your keyboard shortcut to record.

The Voicy element will now show up next to your Google Doc.

Hover over the blue dot with your mouse to expand the element. You now have AI-powered voice dictation ready to go right inside Google Docs. No extra tabs, no copy-pasting.

A screenshot of voice to text functionality with Voicy on Google docs

Step 3

Click on the Voicy microphone to start recording

Clicking on the microphone will start the speech-to-text recording for you. Once you are done talking, click on the microphone again to stop. Your dictated email will now show up right inside Gmail.

A gif of Voicy being used to write a document on Google docs with speech recognition software
A gif of Voicy being used to write a document on Google docs with speech recognition software

Step 3

Start dictating your document to Voicy

Clicking on the microphone will start the speech-to-text recording for you. Once you are done talking, click on the microphone again to stop. Your dictated sentences will now show up in your doc.

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CL Cobb

I've tried other products like it, and, so far, Voicy is the most user-friendly, and it really improves my workflow.

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Pam Lang

This is the tool that I was looking for. It is amazing. I've gotten so lazy about typing anywhere. Thank you, thank you, thank you for this product!

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Steve Moore

Voicy is an absolute game-changer! This voice-to-text extension delivers exceptional accuracy, capturing my words perfectly every time. The speed is impressive.

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Victor Rodriguez

Almost instant replies from the creator, great support great app!

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Crystal Willis

I love Voicy!! The extension and the desktop app have saved me so much time. I have tried several different voice-to-text apps. None of them compares to Voicy!

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CL Cobb

I've tried other products like it, and, so far, Voicy is the most user-friendly, and it really improves my workflow.

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Pam Lang

This is the tool that I was looking for. It is amazing. I've gotten so lazy about typing anywhere. Thank you, thank you, thank you for this product!

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CL Cobb

I've tried other products like it, and, so far, Voicy is the most user-friendly, and it really improves my workflow.

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Pam Lang

This is the tool that I was looking for. It is amazing. I've gotten so lazy about typing anywhere. Thank you, thank you, thank you for this product!

Works everywhere

Voicy works on all the websites and apps you use daily. This means you can use voice typing to write emails, messages, documents, blog posts, etc.

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  • Claude Logo indicating speech to text on Claude
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  • Telegram logo
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  • Medium logo indicating speech to text on medium
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Privacy First

Nobody sees your transcripts except yourself.
You can read more about our privacy policy here.

Automatic Punctuation

Voicy automatically adds perfect punctuation to your dictated text. Zero typos, perfect grammar, perfect punctuation.

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+50 languages

Voicy gives you over 99% accuracy in more than 50 languages, including speech-to-text in English, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Mandarin, etc.

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Works everywhere

Voicy works on all the websites and apps you use daily. This means you can use voice typing to write emails, messages, documents, blog posts, etc.

  • Microsoft Outlook Logo indicating voice dictation on Outlook
  • Microsoft Word Logo indicating microsoft word dictation with Voicy
  • Gmail logo indicating speech to text on Gmail
  • Linkedin logo
  • Substack logo
  • Facebook Messenger logo
  • Notion Logo
  • ChatGPT logo indicating speech to text on chatgpt
  • Claude Logo indicating speech to text on Claude
  • Google Docs Logo
  • Telegram logo
  • Discord Loog
  • Reddit Logo
  • Hubspot Logo
  • EverNote Logo
  • Medium logo indicating speech to text on medium
  • Trello Logo indicating speech to text on trello
  • Asana logo

Privacy First

Nobody sees your transcripts except yourself.
You can read more about our privacy policy here.

Automatic Punctuation

Voicy automatically adds perfect punctuation to your dictated text. Zero typos, perfect grammar, perfect punctuation.

Image showing a paragraph of text that has been grammar corrected by AI

+50 languages

Voicy gives you over 99% accuracy in more than 50 languages, including speech-to-text in English, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Mandarin, etc.

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Works everywhere

This means your voice can write emails, messages, documents, blog posts, etc.

  • Microsoft Outlook Logo indicating voice dictation on Outlook
  • Microsoft Word Logo indicating microsoft word dictation with Voicy
  • Gmail logo indicating speech to text on Gmail
  • Linkedin logo
  • Substack logo
  • Facebook Messenger logo
  • Notion Logo
  • ChatGPT logo indicating speech to text on chatgpt
  • Claude Logo indicating speech to text on Claude
  • Google Docs Logo
  • Telegram logo
  • Discord Loog
  • Reddit Logo
  • Hubspot Logo
  • EverNote Logo
  • Medium logo indicating speech to text on medium
  • Trello Logo indicating speech to text on trello
  • Asana logo

Privacy First

Nobody sees your transcripts except yourself.
You can read more about our privacy policy here.

Automatic Punctuation

Voicy automatically adds perfect punctuation to your dictated text. Zero typos, perfect grammar, perfect punctuation.

Image showing a paragraph of text that has been grammar corrected by AI

+50 languages

Over 99% accuracy in more than 50 languages, including speech to text in English, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Mandarin, etc.

  • 🇵🇹

  • 🇫🇷

  • 🇮🇳

  • 🇷🇺

  • 🇪🇸

  • 🇨🇳

  • 🇩🇪

  • 🇬🇧

  • 🇵🇱

  • 🇰🇷

  • 🇬🇷

  • 🇺🇦

  • 🇸🇦

  • 🇦🇲

  • 🇿🇦

  • 🇮🇷

  • 🇺🇸

  • 🇫🇮

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Try Voicy for free. It works everywhere.

+10,000 happy users

30 minutes of free recording time

Try Voicy for free. It works everywhere.

+10,000 happy users

30 minutes of free recording time

Try Voicy for free. It works everywhere.

+10,000 happy users

Free trial. No credit card required.

The benefits of using Dictation in Google Docs

The benefits of using Dictation in Google Docs

Write 3x faster in

Write 3x faster in

Write documents 3x faster

Write documents 3x faster

Voice dictation lets you compose at 150 words per minute instead of 40.


Here's a simple example:

A 4000-word document takes 100 minutes to type by hand.

With Voicy's speech to text it takes about 30 minutes.
Zero typos and perfect punctuation.

Works on Mac and Windows

Works on Mac and Windows

Privacy-first dictation that works everywhere

Privacy-first dictation that works everywhere

Voicy is a desktop app that works on Mac and Windows.

This means it can work inside the Google Docs app or on the Google Docs website in any browser.

Privacy-focused dictation

Privacy-focused dictation

Privacy-focused by design

Privacy-focused by design

Voicy doesn't store any of your recordings or transcripts.

Nobody can see what you write with Voicy.

Your data is never used to train any AI or sold to third parties.

We take privacy seriously.

Where people dictate with Voicy

Emails

Voice-typing Emails

Gmail Logo
Outlook Logo
Yahoo Mail Logo
Apple Mail Logo
Proton Mail Logo
Superhuman email Logo

& more

Dictate emails in every email app with Voicy.
Write emails up to 4x faster with your voice thanks to:

99% accuracy in 50 languages
Automatic punctuation + formatting
AI rewriting for professional emails

Image showing speech to text for email with Voicy in the apple mail email app.
A gif showing how Voicy's speech to text functionality works on a Windows computer
Writing & Documents

Dictating Documents

Microsoft Word Logo
Google Docs Logo
Evernote logo
Notion Logo
Proton Mail Logo
Superhuman email Logo

& more

Speech-to-text for all your documents, notes, and writings.
Get your thoughts on paper faster with:

Near-perfect accuracy in 50 languages
AI rewriting & editing

Automatic cleanups and punctuation

Chats, team communication, AI prompts

Speech-to-text in all chats
(Humans or AI)

Whatsapp Logo
Slack Logo
Microsoft Teams Logo
ChatGPT Logo
Google Gemini Logo
Claude Logo

& more

Whether you're chatting with friends on WhatsApp, your colleagues on Slack or Teams, or your favorite AI on ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, etc., dictate your messages with Voicy.

99% accurate in 50 languages
Lightning-fast dictation
AI rewriting & editing

A GIF of Voicy speech to text chrome extension being used in ChatGPT to dictate a prompt
Coding, terminals, vibe-coding

Talk to your terminal, or code in your IDE

VSCode Logo
IntelliJ Logo
Cursor Logo
PyCharm Logo
Codex Logo
Claude Code logo

& more

Use dictation in your TUI for commands, Claude Code, or Codex. Or voice-type in your favorite IDE for some fun coding (the vibe is optional)

Works in all terminals and IDEs
Write longer & better prompts in half the time

Understands coding terminology

Where people dictate with Voicy

Emails

Voice-typing Emails

Gmail Logo
Outlook Logo
Yahoo Mail Logo
Apple Mail Logo
Proton Mail Logo
Superhuman email Logo

& more

Dictate emails in every email app with Voicy.
Write emails up to 4x faster with your voice thanks to:

99% accuracy in 50 languages
Automatic punctuation + formatting
AI rewriting for professional emails

Image showing speech to text for email with Voicy in the apple mail email app.
A gif showing how Voicy's speech to text functionality works on a Windows computer
Writing & Documents

Dictating Documents

Microsoft Word Logo
Google Docs Logo
Evernote logo
Notion Logo
Proton Mail Logo
Superhuman email Logo

& more

Speech-to-text for all your documents, notes, and writings.
Get your thoughts on paper faster with:

Near-perfect accuracy in 50 languages
AI rewriting & editing

Automatic cleanups and punctuation

Chats, team communication, AI prompts

Speech-to-text in all chats
(Humans or AI)

Whatsapp Logo
Slack Logo
Microsoft Teams Logo
ChatGPT Logo
Google Gemini Logo
Claude Logo

& more

Whether you're chatting with friends on WhatsApp, your colleagues on Slack or Teams, or your favorite AI on ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, etc., dictate your messages with Voicy.

99% accurate in 50 languages
Lightning-fast dictation
AI rewriting & editing

A GIF of Voicy speech to text chrome extension being used in ChatGPT to dictate a prompt
Coding, terminals, vibe-coding

Talk to your terminal, or code in your IDE

VSCode Logo
IntelliJ Logo
Cursor Logo
PyCharm Logo
Codex Logo
Claude Code logo

& more

Use dictation in your TUI for commands, Claude Code, or Codex. Or voice-type in your favorite IDE for some fun coding (the vibe is optional)

Works in all terminals and IDEs
Write longer & better prompts in half the time

Understands coding terminology

Where people dictate with Voicy

Emails

Voice-typing Emails

Gmail Logo
Outlook Logo
Apple Mail Logo
Proton Mail Logo
Superhuman email Logo

Dictate emails in every email app with Voicy.
Write emails up to 4x faster with your voice thanks to:

99% accuracy in 50 languages
Automatic punctuation + formatting
AI rewriting for professional emails

Image showing speech to text for email with Voicy in the apple mail email app.
A gif showing how Voicy's speech to text functionality works on a Windows computer
Writing & documents

Dictating Documents

Microsoft Word Logo
Google Docs Logo
Evernote logo
Notion Logo
Superhuman email Logo

Speech-to-text for all your documents, notes, and writings.
Get your thoughts on paper faster with:

99% accuracy in 50 languages.
AI rewriting & editing.

Automatic punctuation + formatting.

Chats, team communication, AI prompts

Speech-to-text in all chats
(Humans or AI)

Slack Logo
Microsoft Teams Logo
ChatGPT Logo
Google Gemini Logo
Claude Logo

Chat with friends on WhatsApp, your team on Slack or Teams, or an AI on ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, etc.
No need for a keyboard.

99% accurate in 50 languages
Lightning-fast dictation
AI rewriting & editing

A GIF of Voicy speech to text chrome extension being used in ChatGPT to dictate a prompt
A Gif of Voicy Speech to Text  being used in Claude Code to write prompts with your Voice
Coding, terminals, vibe-coding

Talk to your terminal, or code in your IDE

VSCode Logo
IntelliJ Logo
Cursor Logo
Codex Logo
Claude Code logo

Use dictation in your TUI for commands, Claude Code, or Codex. Or voice-type in your favorite IDE for some fun coding (the vibe is optional)

Works in all terminals and IDEs.
Write longer & better prompts in half the time.

Understands coding terminology.

Use cases

Google Docs Logo

Write Google Docs with your Voice

Use Speech-To-Text inside Google Docs to write documents in half the time.

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Gmail Logo

Write emails with dictation in Gmail

Automatic punctuation and formatting help you write perfect emails!

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Microsoft Word Logo

Dictate right in Word - works perfectly

Stuck on that first line to start your doc? Just speak it out and it's there.

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Outlook Logo

Look out, Outlook Voice-to-Text is here!

Voicy works perfectly in all Outlook versions to help you dictate emails.

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Whatsapp Logo

Chat in Whatsapp with Speech to Text

Are you a talker but know that nobody likes voice notes?
Worry not, Voicy's got you!

Read More

Claude/ChatGpt logos

Speech-to-text in Claude and ChatGPT

Give AI the best possible prompt by using your voice. Better input leads to better output!

Read More

Use cases

Google Docs Logo

Write Google Docs with your Voice

Use Speech-To-Text inside Google Docs to write documents in half the time.

Read More

Gmail Logo

Write emails with dictation in Gmail

Automatic punctuation and formatting help you write perfect emails!

Read More

Microsoft Word Logo

Dictate right in Word - works perfectly

Stuck on that first line to start your doc? Just speak it out and it's there.

Read More

Outlook Logo

Look out, Outlook Voice-to-Text is here!

Voicy works perfectly in all Outlook versions to help you dictate emails.

Read More

Whatsapp Logo

Chat in Whatsapp with Speech to Text

Are you a talker but know that nobody likes voice notes?
Worry not, Voicy's got you!

Read More

Claude/ChatGpt logos

Speech-to-text in Claude and ChatGPT

Give AI the best possible prompt by using your voice. Better input leads to better output!

Read More

Best way to voice type in Google Docs daily

Whether you call it Google Docs speech to text, Google Docs voice typing, speech recognition in Google Docs, or voice to text in Google Docs, Voicy is built for daily writing. If you want to voice type on Google Docs for essays, notes, reports, or client work, it gives you cleaner punctuation and less cleanup than the built-in tool.

Apart from speech-to-text, Voicy also gives you AI commands everywhere. You can speak a prompt like "rewrite this paragraph to sound clearer" or "turn these notes into bullet points" without leaving Google Docs. That means you can dictate, edit, format, and polish the same document faster instead of bouncing between tools.

Why Google's own voice typing is falling behind

Google Docs has a built-in voice typing tool in Tools → Voice typing, and it works for quick notes in desktop Chrome. But if you want to voice type in Google Docs for longer documents, meeting notes, essays, or collaborative drafts, the missing punctuation and stop-start workflow slow you down fast. Voicy gives you cleaner dictation and a smoother upgrade path.

Recent AI speech recognition models are much better at context, punctuation, and accents than older dictation systems. That means fewer cleanup edits and speech recognition in Google Docs that feels dependable for daily work. It is why people who need reliable Google Docs voice to text usually move from the built-in tool to Voicy.

2x more accurate than Google's own dictation

+10,000 happy users

30 minutes of free recording time

2x more accurate than Google's own dictation

+10,000 happy users

30 minutes of free recording time

2x more accurate than Google's own dictation

+10,000 happy users

Free trial. No credit card required.

FAQ

Is Voicy better than Google Docs Voice Typing?

Is Google Docs speech to text free?

Do you see what I write with Voicy?

How do I voice type in Google Docs with Voicy?

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Can I use Google Docs speech to text for essays, notes, and work documents?