This task can be performed using Handy
Open-source speech-to-text, everywhere your computer goes
Best product for this task
Handy
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Handy lets you speak into any text field on your computer using a customizable keyboard shortcut, converting your voice to text instantly. It runs locally for privacy, works across operating systems, and is fully open source so you can extend and audit how it handles your dictation.
What to expect from an ideal product
- Handy processes your speech directly on your computer instead of uploading audio files to remote servers like Google or Apple
- You can dictate into any text box or document without your voice ever leaving your machine, keeping conversations and sensitive information secure
- The software runs completely offline so you maintain full control over your spoken words and don't need an internet connection
- Since it's open source, you can review the code yourself to verify no data gets transmitted to third parties
- Works with a simple keyboard shortcut across different programs without requiring accounts or cloud service subscriptions
