★★★★★4.9/510,000+ happy users

Speech-To-Text for
every app on Windows 10 & 11

Work in every app on Windows 10 & 11.

99%+ accuracy in 50+ languages.

Automatic punctuation and grammar powered by AI.

Works in every app on Windows

99%+ accuracy in 50+ languages.

Automatic punctuation and grammar powered by AI.

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On all the apps & websites you use

Word

Outlook

WhatsApp

Claude

ChatGPT

Gmail

Docs

And 20,000+ more

Dictation in Windows 10 & 11

How to use Speech to Text on Windows 10 & 11

Three simple steps. No training needed.

  1. 1. Download Voicy

    Install it on your Windows computer.

  2. 2. Click on a text field

    Any app or website where you'd normally type.

  3. 3. Start dictating

    Press your shortcut and speak. Voicy types for you.

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Free trial. No credit card needed.

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

OutlookWordGmailLinkedInSubstackMessenger
NotionChatGPTClaudeGoogle DocsTelegramDiscord
RedditHubSpotEvernoteMediumTrelloAsana

Privacy First

Nobody sees your transcripts except you. Turn on offline mode and your voice never leaves your computer.
Read our Privacy policy.

Automatic Punctuation

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

Voicy adds punctuation automatically

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

Try Voicy for free. It works everywhere.

10,000+ happy users

30 minutes of free recording timeFree trial. No credit card required.

Start for free

Free trial. No credit card required.

Privacy FAQs

Voicy is a privacy-focused speech-to-text app.
It adds advanced AI dictation to Mac, Windows, Linux, iPhone, Android, and Chrome, while keeping your security and privacy in mind.

Can you read what I write with Voicy?

Nobody can read your transcripts or listen to your recordings.

Do you save my recordings and transcripts?

We do not store your transcripts or recordings anywhere in our database.

Where is my dictation stored?

Your transcripts are only stored on your device locally.

Can I use Voicy without internet?

Yes. On Mac, Windows, and Linux, offline mode transcribes on your computer, with no internet and nothing sent to our servers. It supports 25 languages.

Do you use my transcripts for research or to train an AI?

We do not use your recordings to train an AI model or for any other purpose. We do not store your transcripts or recordings at all.

Voicy vs Windows Built-in Voice Typing (Win + H)

FeatureVoicy⭐ RecommendedWin + H
Accuracy99%+~90%
Auto punctuation✅ YesBasic Settings
Works in any app✅ Yes✅ Yes
Grammar fixes✅ Yes❌ No
AI writing assistant✅ Yes❌ No
Offline mode✅ Yes✅ Yes
PriceFrom $8.49Free
Support✅ Yes❌ No

Loved by thousands of users

Over 500 million words dictated with Voicy

CL Cobb
I've tried other products like it, and, so far, Voicy is the most user-friendly, and it really improves my workflow.
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!
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.
Victor Rodriguez
Almost instant replies from the creator, great support great app!
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!
Magnus Gödde
I use it in combination with WhisperShortcut on my macOS. Works wonders.
Yurii L
Very helpful and convenient app, super easy to use, very, saves a ton of time on typing my thoughts because now I can just speak them, and get them noted down for me!
Alexander Samuel
Awesome tool, very reliable and fast to use. I highly recommend this tool.
Tosan Geoffrey
Awesome tool, now I don't have to write everything I want to say.
Parker Holland
Super useful and fast. Makes getting ideas on the page much easier.
Hrittik
Absolute accessibility lifesaver, thanks to the devs for building this it's a huge productivity boost, also far better and accurate than the native windows speech to text
Zeerak Nadeem Wyne
Damn! This was just the Speech to Text tool I was looking for. Its super fast and reliable, and works every time.
Jules Canlas
The best voice to text generator for every use! I don't like to type, so this is perfect!!!
Idin Sabahipour
Just got my new laptop and it was the first Chrome extension I installed.
Omar Hasan
Insane level of accuracy - I absolutely love it, huge time-saver getting my thoughts out!
Karthic Lokesh
Honestly one of the best tools I’ve used! It helps with my daily tasks, is impressively accurate, and saves me so much time.
Shellan Saling
This app has been an absolute lifesaver for me. I didn't know I needed this app until I started using it.
Rick Berry
I've been a Voicy user for nearly a year now and I see constant improvements being made, especially with the Windows app now being available. I am truly a believer.
Damien LLADO
I use the app every day, whenever I’m on something to do vibe coding. It’s really super convenient for me, it lets me stay in the flow. I really love this app.
Clint Groves
Voicy revolutionized how I interacted with AI and wrote long-form content.
Elliott Tong
This is a huge time saver! I am able to type pretty quick. But this literally lets my thoughts flow onto the screen, its incredible
Michael McCarthy
What made me most impressed is the very quick responses to questions and good solutions.

Dictation on Android & iPhone

Voicy on Mobile

Never use Apple's or Android's annoying dictation again. Perfect dictation, 3x faster than typing.

  • 99% accuracy in 50 languages
  • Works in every app on Android & iOS
  • Automatic formatting and punctuation
Voicy dictation on AndroidVoicy dictation on iPhone

Where people dictate with Voicy

Emails

Voice-typing Emails

GmailOutlookYahoo MailApple MailProton MailSuperhuman& more

Dictate emails in every email app with Voicy. Write emails up to 3x faster with your voice thanks to:

  • 99% accuracy in 50 languages
  • Automatic punctuation + formatting
  • AI rewriting for professional emails
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Image showing speech to text for email with Voicy in the apple mail email app.

Writing & Documents

Dictating Documents

Microsoft WordGoogle DocsEvernoteNotionProton MailSuperhuman& 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)

WhatsAppSlackMicrosoft TeamsChatGPTGoogle GeminiClaude& 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

Coding, terminals, vibe-coding

Talk to your terminal, or code in your IDE

VSCodeIntelliJCursorPyCharmCodexClaude Code& 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

The benefits of using speech-to-text in Windows 10 & 11

Write 3x faster with your voice

On average, voice typing can increase the speed of writing by 3x.

Instead of using your keyboard, simply click on the keyboard shortcut, start speaking, and you will see the text on your screen instantly.

Additionally, you always get perfect grammar and punctuation.

Reduced strain on your fingers and wrist

By completely cutting out the thousands of keystrokes we make every day, Voicy simply reduces the need to use your fingers and keyboard.

An ergonomic mouse and keyboard are great.

No keyboard is even better.

An upgrade from Windows' native speech recognition

Windows gives you two built-in options: Win+H Voice Typing for quick dictation on Windows 10 and 11, and Voice Access on Windows 11 for broader hands-free control.

Those tools are useful for short notes, but daily writing usually needs better punctuation, higher accuracy with accents, and more consistent results across apps.

If you write in Word, Outlook, Gmail, Google Docs, or chat apps every day, you will usually notice that gap quickly.

Pricing

Fair pricing policy

Our price will never be more than 20% above our total costs.

★★★★★4.9/510,000+ happy users

Voicy for Teams

Try Voicy for free. It works everywhere.

10,000+ happy users

30 minutes of free recording timeFree trial. No credit card required.

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FAQ

How is Voicy different from Windows built-in speech to text?

Windows' built-in voice typing (Win+H) gives you basic dictation with optional auto-punctuation, but accuracy drops with accents or fast speech and it has no AI editing. Voicy uses AI-powered speech recognition with 99%+ accuracy, adds punctuation automatically, and works in every app and website on your Windows computer — including Outlook, Word, Chrome, Slack, and more.

Why shouldn't I just use Windows speech recognition?

Windows speech recognition works for simple tasks, but most people hit the same limits: lower accuracy, only basic punctuation, and inconsistent results across browsers, editors, and email apps. Voicy gives you AI-powered dictation with automatic punctuation and direct typing into the active text field, so the workflow feels faster and more reliable in real day-to-day use.

Does Voicy work with multiple languages on Windows?

Yes. Voicy automatically detects your language — you don't need to manually switch between languages. Just start speaking in any of the 50+ supported languages (including Spanish, German, French, Arabic, Hindi, and more) and Voicy handles the rest. This works across all your Windows apps.

What languages does Voicy's Windows dictation software support?

Voicy supports 50+ languages including English, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, Hindi, Simplified Chinese, Hebrew, Russian, Dutch, and many more. Language detection is automatic — you can even switch languages mid-sentence.

What speech to text technology does Voicy use on Windows?

Voicy uses state-of-the-art AI speech recognition that delivers 99%+ accuracy. The technology automatically detects your language, adds punctuation and grammar to your text, and handles accents, technical terms, and fast speech far better than Windows' built-in voice typing.

How much does Voicy's Windows speech to text app cost?

Voicy offers a free trial so you can test all features before committing. After the trial, plans start at $8.49/month. Because Voicy runs advanced AI transcription, a completely free tier isn't available — but the trial gives you full access to decide if it's right for you.

Is my dictation private? Do you store what I say?

No. Voicy doesn't store recordings or transcripts. Speech is processed in the cloud and discarded; with offline dictation (Mac, Windows and Linux apps, 25 languages) audio never leaves your computer.

What is speech to text and how does it work on Windows?

Speech to text (also called voice dictation, speech recognition, or voice typing) converts your spoken words into written text. On Windows, you can use the built-in Win+H shortcut for basic dictation, or install Voicy for AI-powered speech to text that works in every app with automatic punctuation and higher accuracy.

Does Windows 10 have speech to text?

Yes. Windows 10 has built-in speech to text through Voice Typing. Press Windows key + H in a text field to start dictating. It is useful for short notes, but Voicy is stronger for daily writing because it adds AI punctuation and grammar fixes, better accuracy, and reliable dictation across Word, Outlook, Chrome, Slack, and other Windows apps.

How do I turn on speech to text on Windows 11?

On Windows 11, press Win+H to use Voice Typing in a text field. You can also enable Voice Access from Settings > Accessibility > Speech if you want broader hands-free control. Voicy is the better fit when you want cleaner dictated text with automatic punctuation across your everyday apps.

Why isn't speech-to-text working on Windows?

Check that your microphone is allowed in Settings → Privacy → Microphone, that online speech recognition is on, and that the cursor is in a text field before pressing Win+H.

What is the best speech-to-text app for Windows?

The best speech-to-text app for Windows depends on how much you write. Windows Voice Typing is fine for short notes, but Voicy is a better fit for daily work because it adds AI-powered accuracy, automatic punctuation, and direct dictation in Word, Outlook, Chrome, Slack, and other Windows apps.