A guide to voice-to-text apps for the hearing impaired: How to convert for free on iPhone and Android

This article explains how people with hearing impairments can transcribe audio to text for free .

Both iPhones and Android phones have voice-to-text conversion as a standard feature, but you can make it even easier to convert audio into text by using apps designed for the hearing impaired or external services such as AI transcription services .

We will introduce various free voice-to-text conversion apps, so why not try them out using this article?

[Free] 4 ways to convert audio to text for the hearing impaired

What methods are available for transcription for the hearing impaired?

We will introduce some free methods for converting audio to text.

1. Use the standard features of iPhone and Android smartphones

People with hearing impairments can transcribe speech for free using the standard features on iPhones and Android smartphones .

The biggest advantage is that it is a standard feature on smartphones, so no additional installation is required .

However, since it is not an app designed specifically for people with hearing impairments , it is not as easy to use.

Another disadvantage is that it is less convenient than AI transcription services when you want to transcribe recorded audio .

How to transcribe audio on iPhone for free

*The explanation will be given using iOS 15 screens. Operations may differ for other versions.

To convert voice to text for free using the standard iPhone feature, first open the app you use to input text .

Any app that allows you to input text is OK .

This time, I created a new note using the "Memo" app.

Next, press the microphone button on the bottom left of your keyboard.

The area where the keyboard is displayed will then switch to voice input display.

Your audio is now ready to be converted .

*If you are hearing impaired and you find yourself in this state, hand the smartphone over to the person you are speaking to.

In this state, by speaking into the iPhone, the content will be converted into text and entered.

This completes the process of converting audio to text for free using the standard iPhone features.

How to convert audio to text for free on Android

*The explanation will be given using the Android 12 screen. Operations may differ for other versions.

If you want to convert speech to text for free using the standard features on your Android smartphone, you will need to open an app for inputting text, just like on an iPhone.

For Android, any app will work as long as you can input text.

This time, I created a new document using the Google Docs app.

Next, press the microphone button in the top right corner of your keyboard .

You will then see the word "Please speak" displayed to the left of the microphone .

Your audio is now ready to be converted.

*If you are hearing impaired and you find yourself in this state, hand the smartphone over to the person you are speaking to.

All you have to do is speak into your Android smartphone and the content will be converted into text and displayed.

This completes the process of converting audio to text for free using the standard features of an Android smartphone.

2. KoeTora (an app for people with hearing impairments)

"KoeTora" is an app designed to facilitate communication between people with hearing impairments and those with normal hearing .

We use speech recognition technology from the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) to convert speech to text.

There are iPhone and Android versions, both of which are free to use.

Demonstration experiments were also conducted at hearing support schools/schools for the deaf and information centers for the hearing impaired across Japan.

Its greatest feature is that it is packed with detailed functions, as it was designed with the hearing impaired in mind.

In addition to converting what hearing people say into text, the system also has a function that synthesizes speech and conveys what hearing-impaired people type on the keyboard .

It is also possible to register standard phrases , making communication smoother for commonly used situations such as greetings and shopping.

KoeTora

3. SpeechCanvas (App for the hearing impaired)

"SpeechCanvas" is also an app developed for communication between people with hearing impairments and those with normal hearing .

This is also available for iPhone and Android.

While "KoeTora" is designed for use in everyday life, "SpeechCanvas" is unique in that it can also be used for business purposes .

What people with normal hearing say is converted into text and displayed, with furigana automatically added.

People with hearing impairments input information by handwriting, similar to writing in writing .

It is free for personal use, but there is a fee for corporate use (starting from 30,000 yen per month).

This is a well-established app used by many companies and government agencies that employ people with hearing impairments.

SpeechCanvas

4. Mr. Transcription (AI transcription service)

"Mr. Transcription" is an AI transcription service that automatically transcribes audio files and videos when you upload them .

This is a service that is used via a web browser and can be used not only on iPhones and Android smartphones but also on PCs.

The recommended feature of Mr. Transcription for people with hearing impairments is that it can instantly transcribe long audio or video clips .

Even audio files over an hour long can be converted into text in about 10 minutes , making it useful for understanding the content of meetings, converting the content of lectures and videos into text and reading them, and providing convenient support in the daily lives of people with hearing impairments .

"Mr. Transcription" can use two types of cutting-edge AI ,

• PerfectVoice: Converts long audio recordings in about 10 minutes, supports 100 languages
• AmiVoice: Transcribing in the same time as converting an audio file, with speaker separation (transcribing each speaker separately)

It has the following characteristics:

In addition, you can convert up to one minute of audio into text for free without registering or logging in .

If you're looking for a way to convert audio files into text, we recommend trying Mr. Transcription.

Enjoy free and convenient live transcription for the hearing impaired.

In this way, speech-to-text transcription is available free of charge to those with hearing impairments.

If you have an iPhone or Android smartphone, you can conveniently communicate using voice-to-text apps and services .

Also, if you want to convert audio or video files into text, an AI transcription service like Mr. Transcription is useful.

Why not try out the convenient methods introduced in this article to make communication more convenient?

■ AI transcription service "Mr. Transscription"

"Mr. Transcription" is an online transcription tool that can be used from zero initial cost and 1,000 yen per month (* free version available).

• Supports more than 20 file formats such as audio, video, and images
• Can be used from both PC and smartphone
• Supports technical terms such as medical care, IT, and long-term care
• Supports creation of subtitle files and speaker separation
• Supports transcription in approximately 100 languages ​​including English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, German, French, Italian, etc.

To use it, just upload the audio file from the site. Transcription text is available in seconds to tens of minutes.
You can use it for free if you transcribe it for up to 10 minutes, so please try it once.

It is "Mr. Transcription" who can easily transcribe from audio, video, and images. Transcription allows you to transcribe for up to 10 minutes for free. You can copy, download, search, delete, etc. the transcribed text. You can also create subtitle files, which is ideal for transcription of interview videos.

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