How to convert or turn speech to text on my computer?

You can use Built-in Windows Voice Typing as speech to text converter - Windows 11 has a free, built-in dictation tool that works surprisingly well. It is designed for real-time transcription, meaning you play your audio while your computer listens and types.

How to use it as speech to text converter:

1. Enable online speech recognition:

   Press Windows + I to open Settings

   Select Privacy & security in the left pane

   Click Speech on the right

   Toggle Online speech recognition to On

2. Open any text program where you want the text to appear

3. Press Windows + H on your keyboard to launch Voice Typing

4. Play your audio recording near your computer's microphone

5. When finished, press Windows + H again or say "stop dictation"

What to know:

• Works in almost any text field — email, Word, browser, Slack
• Accuracy is around 85-90% for clear speech
• Requires an internet connection
• Best for live dictation rather than pre-recorded audio, though playing recordings near the mic does work