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Underpinned by computational linguistics, it identifies spoken language and turns it into text
These systems differ in capabilities, with some only able to recognize a selection of words and phrases
But the most advanced dictation software can understand natural speech
Previously, this technology was only accessible on computers, but recent advancements in the field mean there are now dictation applications
for smartphones and tablets
Many of these are cloud-based and can be linked to a computer, giving you the ability to access transcribed files wherever and whenever
We've rounded up the best of this software.1
productivity software, Evernote has dominated the scene for years
Not only is it a great app to take and organize conventional notes, but it also offers a nifty voice note feature
Using the speech-to-text functionality on your device, it allows you to dictate notes straight from the app
Either way, you can use the feature on both Android and iOS devices, and Evernote is still a powerful note-taking app in general.In terms of
other features, you can create searchable notes, checklists and to-do lists, and the app supports a variety of formats
These include text, sketches, photos, audio, video, PDFS and web clippings
Evernote is free to download, but there are premium plans available
is press one button, and you get unlimited recording time
speech into searchable text
Another nice feature is punctuation command recognition, ensuring that your transcriptions are free from typos
at people looking for a place where they can capture ideas and be creative, Speechnotes is yet another easy-to-use dictation app
You simply need to open up the app and press on the microphone icon
frequently-used text by using a set of custom keys on the built-in keyboard
When it comes to customizing notes, you can access a plethora of fonts and sizes
The app is free to download from the Google Play Store, but you can make in-app purchases to access premium features
It lets you make high-quality and readable transcriptions by hitting a button
you can export the raw text to a word processing app to edit
looking for a business-grade dictation tool that can work on computers, your best bet is Nuance Dragon View
Aimed at professional users, the software provides you with the tools to dictate and edit documents, create spreadsheets, send emails and
browse the web using your voice
As well as creating documents using your voice, you can also import custom word lists and user profiles
Overall, the interface is easy to use, and you can dictate up to 160 words per minute
If you get stuck at all, you can access a series of tutorials
