Guides
Short, practical guides for recording audio, fixing your mic, cleaning up noise and turning speech into text. No jargon, and every tool we mention is free.
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Voice typingGoogle Docs Voice Typing: How to Use It on Any Computer
Learn how to use voice typing in Google Docs on Windows, Mac and Chromebook, plus voice commands and fixes for when it is greyed out.
6 min read
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MicrophoneWhy Is My Microphone Not Working? Fixes for Every Device
Nobody can hear you? Find out why your microphone is not working on iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac or AirPods, and fix it in minutes.
7 min read
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Audio cleanupHow to Remove Background Noise From a Voice Recording (Free)
Fan hum, hiss, traffic and keyboard clicks can ruin a recording. Here is how to remove background noise for free with AI noise reduction that runs in your browser.
4 min read
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Voice typingHow to Type With Your Voice on Any Computer
Voice typing is up to three times faster than the keyboard. Learn how to dictate on Windows, Mac, Google Docs and any website, plus the voice commands that make it work.
4 min read
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TranscriptionHow to Convert iPhone Voice Memos to Text
Get your iPhone voice memos out of the app and into editable text. Covers sharing the M4A file, free private transcription, and tips for Android recordings too.
4 min read
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TranscriptionHow to Transcribe Audio to Text for Free (Step by Step)
Turn interviews, lectures, meetings and voice notes into text without paying per minute. A simple guide to free AI transcription that keeps your audio private.
4 min read
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MicrophoneMicrophone Not Working on Windows 11? 9 Fixes That Actually Work
A step by step checklist to get your mic working again on Windows 11, from privacy settings and the right input device to drivers and apps that lock the microphone.
5 min read
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RecordingHow to Record Audio on Your Computer (Windows, Mac and Chromebook)
Three easy ways to record your voice on any computer: the built in apps on Windows and Mac, and a free online recorder that works everywhere with nothing to install.
5 min read
Our free voice tools
All tools are free, need no signup and run privately in your browser.
- Online Voice Recorder Record your voice, trim it and save it as MP3 or WAV.
- Mic Test Check your microphone with a live meter and a quick playback test.
- Audio to Text Converter Turn any audio file into editable text on your own device.
- MP3 to Text Convert MP3 files into text with timestamps and SRT export.
- Voice Memo to Text Transcribe iPhone and Android voice memos into notes.
- Free Audio Transcription Transcribe interviews, lectures and meetings for free.
- Voice Typing Speak and watch your words appear as text in real time.