Yap Online Dictation
Scripts & hooksFree in-browser dictation that turns your speech into editable text you can copy or save as .txt, up to 2 minutes per recording, no sign-up and no upload.
The short version
Yap Online Dictation is a free speech-to-text tool that runs OpenAI's Whisper model in your browser. Is it free? Yes: no account, no trial and no limit on how many recordings you make, with up to 2 minutes per recording. Your voice is never uploaded.
Best for: Talking through a Shorts or TikTok script and editing the text after · Drafting hooks and captions out loud · Creators who want dictation without an account
Plans and pricing
No account; unlimited recordings; up to 2 minutes each; copy or download .txt
What it does well
- Speech is recognized in your browser, so your voice is never uploaded
- No account, no trial, no cap on the number of recordings
- Works offline once the model is cached
- English mode removes um and uh and adds punctuation
Limitations
- 2 minutes per recording
- First use downloads a model of about 80 MB (about 165 MB with GPU acceleration)
- Text isn't kept after you close the tab, so copy or download it first
- Needs a current desktop browser; phones and older computers may be slow
- Any-language mode (99 languages) is less accurate than English mode
Alternatives to consider
Plans and prices checked on 2026-10-16 from: yapapp.cc · yapapp.cc. Prices change, so confirm on the provider’s site.
Where it fits in your workflow
Plan stronger openings, draft scripts and organize ideas for your next short-form video.
Yap Online Dictation is listed for Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts. Compare its features and plan limits with your production needs before committing.
What to check before choosing
- Current pricing, billing period and cancellation options.
- Usage limits, watermarks, export quality and supported formats.
- Commercial-use rights, account permissions and how your data is handled.
- Whether the workflow works on your device and with your existing tools.
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Questions about Yap Online Dictation
Is Yap Online Dictation free?
Yes. There is no account, no trial and no limit on how many recordings you make. Each recording can be up to 2 minutes.
Does Yap upload my voice?
No. Recognition runs in your browser, so your voice is never uploaded. The site records usage events such as a finished recording, but not your audio or text.
Can I use it for long videos?
Each recording is capped at 2 minutes. For transcribing a finished video or podcast, Yap Audio to Text handles files up to 60 minutes.
How much does Yap Online Dictation cost?
Yap Online Dictation has no paid plan listed. Prices change, so confirm on the provider’s site.
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