What Is 6 min read Updated February 2, 2026

What is Speech to Text? How Voice Recognition Works

Speech to text technology converts spoken words into written text. From dictating emails to transcribing meetings, understanding how this technology works helps you use it more effectively.

Table of Contents

  1. How Speech to Text Works
  2. Types of Speech Recognition
  3. On-Device vs Cloud Processing
  4. Accuracy Factors
  5. Common Use Cases

How Speech to Text Works

This section covers important information about how speech to text works. Voice Anywhere makes this process simple and efficient for all Mac users.

Types of Speech Recognition

This section covers important information about types of speech recognition. Voice Anywhere makes this process simple and efficient for all Mac users.

On-Device vs Cloud Processing

This section covers important information about on-device vs cloud processing. Voice Anywhere makes this process simple and efficient for all Mac users.

Accuracy Factors

This section covers important information about accuracy factors. Voice Anywhere makes this process simple and efficient for all Mac users.

Common Use Cases

This section covers important information about common use cases. Voice Anywhere makes this process simple and efficient for all Mac users.

Frequently Asked Questions

How accurate is speech to text?
Modern speech to text achieves 95%+ accuracy in ideal conditions. Factors like background noise, accent, and speaking clarity affect accuracy.
Is speech to text the same as transcription?
Speech to text is the technology. Dictation is real-time speech to text. Transcription usually refers to converting recorded audio to text.
How does speech recognition AI work?
Speech recognition uses neural networks trained on millions of voice samples to convert audio waves into text, understanding context and language patterns.

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