Speak, don't type
Voice-to-text transcription for Windows. Choose local offline transcription for complete privacy, or use OpenAI Whisper for cloud processing. Press a button, speak naturally, and watch your words appear instantly.
Free forever • No account needed • Installs in seconds
Features that matter
Everything you need for fast, accurate voice transcription
Instant Recording
Press your hotkey to start recording. Speak naturally. Press again to stop. Text appears instantly at your cursor - no waiting, no fuss.
Local or Cloud
Choose offline transcription for complete privacy and no internet required, or use cloud APIs for processing. Switch anytime based on your needs.
Auto-Paste
Transcribed text automatically pastes at your cursor location. Works in any Windows app - browsers, Word, Slack, anywhere.
Flexible Controls
Customize hotkeys, toggle modes, and recording behavior. Set up push-to-talk, hold-to-record, or any workflow that suits you.
Privacy First
Your audio stays private. Local processing never leaves your device. Optional cloud APIs only process when you choose them.
System Tray App
Runs quietly in your system tray. Always ready, never in the way. Minimal resource usage, maximum productivity.
How it works
Install & Configure
Download the installer, add your OpenAI API key, and choose your recording hotkey. Takes less than 2 minutes.
Press Your Hotkey
Place your cursor in any text field. Press your hotkey (default: Right Ctrl) to start recording.
Speak Naturally
Speak in your natural voice. No need to speak slowly or enunciate. Whisper understands natural speech patterns.
Text Appears
Press your hotkey again (or release in hold mode). Your transcribed text instantly appears at your cursor. That's it!
Simply free pricing.
ezspeak is free and open source. Local transcription is completely free with zero cost. Cloud transcription only costs when you use API services.
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Frequently asked questions
Is ezspeak really free?
Yes! ezspeak is free and open source. You only pay for API usage when using cloud transcription services, which is typically very affordable.
Do I need any accounts?
No accounts needed for local transcription - it works completely offline. If you want to use cloud APIs for transcription, you'll need to create an account with your preferred service provider.
Is my voice data private?
With local transcription, your audio never leaves your computer. When using cloud services, audio is processed and immediately deleted. We do not store or use your data. API keys (when used) are stored locally and encrypted.
Which apps does ezspeak work with?
ezspeak works with any Windows application that accepts text input: web browsers, Microsoft Word, Slack, Discord, email clients, code editors, and more.
What languages are supported?
ezspeak supports over 50 languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, and many more through both local and cloud transcription options.
Can I customize the hotkey?
Absolutely! You can set any key as your recording hotkey. The default is Right Ctrl, but you can change it to any function key or modifier key you prefer.
Do I need internet for local transcription?
No! Local transcription works completely offline. The AI model is downloaded once and stored on your computer. You only need internet to download the model initially.