Web Speech API
The Web Speech API is a browser standard that lets a web page use the browser's built-in speech recognizer without any download or backend of its own. It's the reason Zahvox works instantly in a tab.
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Why it matters
How this relates to Zahvox
Zahvox is a Web Speech API app today. That's how the free tool works with no signup and no download. It's also why Zahvox recommends Chrome or Edge for the best experience, and why a browser extension and desktop app are on the roadmap for users who want more control.
Status: Available today in the free Zahvox web tool.
Example
You visit /tool in Chrome, allow microphone access once, and start speaking. The browser's Web Speech API streams the recognized text back into Zahvox in near real time.
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