Is there a Notes App that can convert what I dictate into Voiceover into text?

By Raina, 26 October, 2020

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iOS and iPadOS

Hello,
Is there a Notes App that can convert speech into text using Voiceover on my iPhone/iPad?
Thank you!

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By Siobhan on Sunday, October 25, 2020 - 19:31

Do you mean after you speak, text is written on the screen? If you do, that's already possible with any app you dictate into. If there's something else i'm missing, try and help. :)

By Unregistered User (not verified) on Sunday, October 25, 2020 - 19:31

It works pretty much anywhere there's a text field. It's in the lower right on the iOS keyboard on iPhone. So basically you can pop open the notes or pages app and start dictating there. Double tap the button with one finger to start, say what you want (you can include punctuation) and then double tap with two fingers to stop dictating. It's not perfect. Gboard is a little better, but you'll have to manually correct a few errors, no matter which service you use.

By peter on Sunday, October 25, 2020 - 19:31

As others said, you can simply dictate into the phone after activating any edit box with a single finger double tap when Voiceover is running. To start the dictation either activate the Dictation button on the keyboard or perform a two finger double tap to start and stop dictation.

If you want to convert an audio file to text use something like the Otter Voice Meeting Notes app. This takes an audio file or recording and converts it to a text format. The first 600 minutes per month are free but if you want more you need a subscription.

--Pete

By Raina on Sunday, October 25, 2020 - 19:31

Thanks everyone for your advise. Extremely helpful. Once I have played about a bit, I may have more questions!
Meanwhile, it would be good to know how to set up the shortcut?

By Matt on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 - 19:31

I think the shortcut should address what you’re looking for. You can dictate and it will automatically create a note. https://routinehub.co/shortcut/6677/