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How to convert or turn speech to text on my computer?
A tech newbie. I have some voice recordings, online meeting audio, and a few speeches that I would like to turn into readable text, but I am not sure what tool or method works best on Windows 11. I ...
When we talk about the speech to text converter, If you need more control while transcribing your recordings, Windows also includes a legacy tool called Windows Speech Recognition. This lets you navigate your computer with voice commands while transcribing.
How to set it up:
- Open Control Panel (search for it in the Start menu)
- Select Ease of Access > Speech Recognition
- Click Set up microphone and follow the prompts
- Take the speech tutorial to help Windows learn your voice
- Use Train your computer to improve accuracy
To use it:
- Say "start listening" to activate
- Play your recording while Windows types what it hears
- Say "stop listening" when finished
If you have a Microsoft 365 subscription, Microsoft Word will come equipped with a dedicated speech to text converter, allowing you to directly upload audio files. For pre-recorded audio, this method is usually more accurate and more convenient.