Dictation IO

Dictation is a browser-based speech recognition tool that converts spoken words into text in real time using Google Speech Recognition technology. It operates as a Chrome extension that allows users to compose emails and documents by speaking, with support for multiple languages including English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Hindi, Tamil, Urdu, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, and more. The tool distinguishes itself through local processing—converted text is stored in the browser and no data is uploaded to external servers, prioritizing user privacy. Users can control punctuation, paragraph breaks, and even insert special characters through voice commands (for example, saying "New line" creates a paragraph break or "Smiling Face" inserts an emoticon). One limitation is that it requires Google Chrome and a stable internet connection to function, which may restrict usage for users on other browsers or with unreliable connectivity.