Did you know that Google offers free transcription tools? Whether you prefer speaking over typing, or you want to quickly search recorded meeting notes for relevant content, here are two Google options:
Google Docs voice tool converts speech into text. You can use it during meetings or video conferences to transcribe the conversation as it occurs, or it can transcribe recordings. Simply open a new Google Doc and select Tools > Voice Typing. Click the microphone icon, which will turn red, and start transcribing.
- Note: if you leave the Google Docs page, the microphone will automatically shut off.
- Note: You can expect spelling and grammar discrepancies and a lack of punctuation. If you are using this as a talk-to-text tool, you may want to verbally add punctuation as you speak. For example, “Today was a good day, exclamation point.”
Another transcription option is Google’s Live Transcribe - an Android app that transcribes audio to your phone’s screen live, which includes accurate punctuation. It was designed as an accessibility feature for people who have hearing loss but can be a great tool for anyone taking notes, conducting an interview, or simply transcribing voice audio to text. Just install the app, load it, and it immediately begins transcribing. Live Transcribe will save a transcription for three days, but you can copy and paste the transcription into a document if you want to save it longer.
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