VoiceToKeys is a lightweight, high-performance Windows utility that bridges the gap between your voice and any text field. Unlike standard built-in transcription tools, VoiceToKeys works globally across all applications—browsers, IDEs, games, and legacy software—by emulating real-time keyboard input.
Powered by industry-leading AI models, it offers low-latency, high-accuracy dictation that feels like magic.
- ⌨️ Universal Compatibility: Works in any app including Chrome, Word, Slack, VS Code, and even fullscreen games.
- ⚡ Real-Time Typing: Words appear as you speak. No waiting for the end of the sentence.
- 🧠 Smart Incremental Updates: Intelligently handles interim results by automatically correcting text as the AI refines its understanding (using backspaces and re-typing).
- ☁️ Multiple AI Providers: Native support for Soniox, Azure Speech, Deepgram, and Yandex for world-class accuracy.
- 🎯 Global Hotkey: Toggle dictation instantly with a custom shortcut.
- 👁️ Visual Overlay: A customizable, minimal HUD shows you exactly when the app is listening.
- 🛡️ Privacy Focused: No data is stored locally. Audio is streamed directly to your chosen provider over secure connections.
- Download the latest release from the Releases page.
- Run the installer and launch the application.
- Find the icon in the System Tray.
- Right-click the tray icon and select Settings.
- Select Microphone: Choose your preferred input device.
- Choose Provider: Enter your API key for Soniox, Azure, or Deepgram.
- Set Hotkey: Choose a shortcut that won't conflict with other apps.
- Click into any text field where you want to type.
- Press your Hotkey.
- Speak clearly into the microphone.
- Press the Hotkey again to finish.