Welcome to the Navigation section of the Digital Online Accessibility webpage. Below you’ll find curated resources designed to enhance note taking, transcription, and accessibility.

Notetaking and Transcription Tools (Free)

The following free tools provide effective solutions for converting speech to text:

1. Google Live Transcribe

   • Platform: Android
   • Description: Real-time speech-to-text transcription designed for accessibility. Ideal for live transcription during classes or meetings.
   • Visit the Google Live Transcribe Page for Details

2. YouTube Automatic Captions

   • Platform: Any device with YouTube access
   • Description: Upload videos to YouTube to automatically generate captions. Captions can be downloaded as transcripts for pre-recorded content.
   • Learn How to Use YouTube Automatic Captions

3. Microsoft Word Dictate Feature

   • Platform: Windows, macOS
   • Description: Real-time speech-to-text transcription within Microsoft Word. Available for free with an Office 365 subscription, often provided by educational institutions.
   • Discover How to Use Dictate in Microsoft Word

4. IBM Watson Speech to Text

   • Platform: Web-based
   • Description: A powerful tool with a free tier, suitable for advanced transcription needs. Requires some technical setup.
   • Access IBM Watson Speech to Text Free Tier Information

Speech-to-Text Software (Free)

These tools support dictation and transcription across various devices and platforms:

1. Windows Speech Recognition

   • Platform: Windows
   • Description: Built-in dictation and voice command tool for basic transcription.

2. Google Docs Voice Typing

   • Platform: Any device with Google Chrome
   • Description: Dictate text directly into a Google Doc using Chrome.
   • View Instructions for Google Docs Voice Typing

3. Dictation.io

   • Platform: Web-based
   • Description: A free speech-to-text tool that requires no installation.
   • Explore Features of Dictation.io

4. SpeechTexter

   • Platform: Web-based
   • Description: Supports multiple languages for accurate and free dictation.
   • Learn About SpeechTexter’s Multilingual Support

5. Apple Dictation

   • Platform: macOS
   • Description: A built-in macOS tool for dictating text into any application.

6. Otter.ai

   • Platform: Web, iOS, Android
   • Description: Offers high-quality transcription services with a free tier, suitable for meetings, lectures, and personal dictation.
   • Visit Otter.ai to Start Transcribing