Real-Time Transcription

A powerful web-based real-time speech-to-text transcription tool that converts spoken words into text instantly. Supports multiple languages and provides timestamped transcripts.

🌟 Features

• Real-Time Transcription: Convert speech to text as you speak
• Multiple Languages: Support for English (UK), Malayalam, and Hindi
• Timestamped Output: Get precise timing information for each word
• SRT Export: Download transcripts in SubRip (SRT) format for video subtitles
• Browser-Based: No software installation required
• High Accuracy: Powered by advanced speech recognition technology
• Live Preview: See transcription appear in real-time

🚀 Usage

1. Start Transcription: Click "Start Transcription" to begin
2. Select Language: Choose your preferred language from the dropdown
3. Speak Clearly: Talk into your microphone
4. View Results: Watch your speech appear as text in real-time
5. Stop Recording: Click "Stop Transcription" when finished
6. Download: Save your transcript as an SRT file

🛠️ Supported Languages

• English (UK) - British English with UK pronunciation
• Malayalam - Indian language spoken in Kerala
• Hindi - Indian language with Devanagari script

🔧 Technical Details

• Web Speech API: Uses browser's built-in speech recognition
• MediaStream API: Captures audio from microphone
• SRT Format: Standard subtitle format for video editing
• Responsive Design: Works on desktop and mobile devices

📱 Browser Compatibility

Browser	Speech Recognition	SRT Export
Chrome	✅ Full Support	✅ Full Support
Firefox	⚠️ Limited Support	✅ Full Support
Safari	⚠️ Limited Support	✅ Full Support
Edge	✅ Full Support	✅ Full Support

🚨 Permissions

The app requires permission to:

• Access your microphone for speech input
• Download files for SRT export

📄 SRT Format

The exported SRT file includes:

• Sequential subtitle numbers
• Timestamp ranges (start → end)
• Transcribed text
• Empty line separators

Example SRT format:

1
00:00:01,000 --> 00:00:04,000
Hello, this is a test transcription.

2
00:00:04,500 --> 00:00:07,500
The speech recognition is working well.

📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

🌐 Live Demo

Try the real-time transcription tool: [Demo Link]

🤝 Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.

📝 Tips for Best Results

• Use a quiet environment with minimal background noise
• Speak clearly and at a moderate pace
• Ensure your microphone is working properly
• Use supported browsers for best compatibility
• Check microphone permissions in your browser settings