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Dictation to Text
Voice-first writing for anyone who thinks faster than they type

Record a draft with your phone, laptop, or any voice recorder. Drop the file. Get clean, punctuated text ready to paste into your editor. Better accuracy than built-in phone dictation for long-form content.

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MP3 · MP4 · WAV · M4A · OGG · WEBM · FLAC  ·  Max 25MB  ·  Max 30 min

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How dictation to text works

1
Record your draft
Any recorder: phone Voice Memo, laptop Voice Recorder, or a dedicated dictation app.
2
Drop the file here
M4A (iPhone), MP3 (Android), WAV (recorder). Free up to 25 MB anonymously, 60 MB signed in.
3
Clean text, ready to paste
Automatic punctuation, sentence breaks, and formatting. Switch to Editor mode for tweaks before export.

Example dictated draft

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0:00Chapter three. The morning of the trial.
0:06Alex had barely slept. Not from anxiety, exactly, but from the strange stillness that follows a long preparation.
0:20For six months, every waking hour had been consumed by the case. And now, suddenly, there was nothing left to do but show up.
0:36The courthouse was three blocks from her apartment. She walked slowly, letting the cold March air work through her.
0:50By the time she reached the front steps, the reporters were already gathered, waiting for a face they recognized.
1:04She kept her head down and walked past them. There would be time for questions later. Not before.
1:18Inside, the lobby was mostly empty. A few clerks, one janitor, and the security guard she had seen every day this week.
AI Summary
  • Opening of chapter 3: morning of the trial.
  • Character: Alex, protagonist, sleepless not anxious.
  • Setting: cold March morning, courthouse three blocks away.
  • Media presence outside; empty lobby inside.
0:00 / 12:44
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Why Mictoo for dictation

Designed for recorded drafts
Record a complete draft first, then transcribe it as one file. This keeps the original audio available while you review and edit the text.
Editor for post-dictation cleanup
Switch to Editor mode, fix names, add paragraph breaks, and export as DOCX ready for your writing app.
AI summary for outline extraction
Solid first draft for the chapter beats, memo bullet points, or article structure.
Dictate in any language
50+ languages with auto-detect. Multilingual writers can switch languages between recordings without changing settings.

Common dictation scenarios

First draft
Chapter dictation
Memo / email
Journaling
Research notes
Multilingual

Tips for cleaner dictation

  • Say "comma", "period", "new paragraph" if you want explicit punctuation.
  • Record in a quiet room so words are easier to distinguish.
  • For long chapters over 60 MB, sign in for auto-split.
  • Review Editor mode before export for names and technical terms.

Frequently asked questions

How is Mictoo different from live phone dictation?

Mictoo works from a saved recording rather than listening live as you type. That makes it useful for reviewing longer drafts against the original audio, subject to the current file-size and duration limits.

Can I dictate technical or medical terms?

Whisper handles common technical vocabulary well. For rare or proprietary terms, use Editor mode after transcription to fix any misses. Faster than dictating and re-correcting inline.

What is the file size limit for dictation?

25 MB anonymously, 60 MB when signed in. A 60-minute voice recording at typical bitrate is 20-30 MB, so most dictation sessions fit under the free cap.

Does Mictoo add punctuation automatically?

Yes. Sentences and paragraphs are detected from the speech rhythm. Say "comma" or "period" if you want explicit punctuation at a specific point.

Can I edit the transcript before exporting?

Yes. Switch to Editor mode to edit any word or line inline. Save the changes and export as TXT, DOCX, or PDF (signed-in).

Can I translate my dictated draft?

Yes. Pick a target language and click Translate. Useful for writers producing in a second language, or translators drafting a working version.

Are dictations stored on your servers?

No. The audio streams to the transcription provider, gets processed once, and is dropped. Only the transcript persists if you sign in and save it.

Turn spoken drafts into text
Chapter, memo, article, journal entry. Faster than typing when you already know what you want to say.
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