Live Captions — Real-Time Speech to Text
A free real-time captioning tool that displays spoken words as text on your screen. Uses browser speech recognition — ideal for meetings, lectures, and conversations. Designed for deaf and hard-of-hearing users with large font, fullscreen mode, and high contrast.
Turn speech into readable text instantly — designed for deaf and hard-of-hearing users
Features
How to Use Live Captions
Allow microphone access when prompted. The tool begins listening immediately.
Spoken words appear as text in real time. Place the device near the speaker for best results.
Change font size with the slider. Use high contrast mode for better visibility. Go fullscreen for presentations.
Click "Copy All" to copy text, or "Download TXT" to save as a file.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which browsers support live captions?
Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge offer the best support with continuous recognition. Safari has limited support. Firefox does not support speech recognition yet.
Does it work on iPhone?
Safari on iOS has limited speech recognition support. For the best experience on mobile, use Chrome on Android. On iPhone, the tool may work with short phrases but not continuous recognition.
Is my speech recorded?
No. All speech recognition happens in your browser using the Web Speech API. Audio never leaves your device — complete privacy guaranteed.
Can I use this in meetings?
Yes. Place your device near the speaker and captions will appear in real time. Use fullscreen mode and large font for easier reading across the room.
How accurate is the recognition?
Accuracy depends on your microphone quality, background noise, and speaking clarity. In a quiet environment with a good microphone, accuracy is typically 90-95%.
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