Does Discord have voice to text for chat?
Discord has no built-in dictation for text channels. Voice In adds it in the browser so you can speak a message and post it as text.
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How to Use Voice to Text in Discord
Turn your voice into text while composing Discord messages in the browser. Dictate longer replies and edit the resulting text before posting it to a channel or direct message.
Chrome & Edge
Real-time speech to text
50+ languages
Video demo
Last updated September 22, 2026
Watch Voice In dictate in Discord (1:10)
Does voice to text work in Discord?
Yes. Voice In lets you write Discord messages using real-time speech to text in Chrome and Edge. Your words appear directly in the active text field and stay editable until you submit or send them.
Where it works in Discord
- The message box in servers, channels and direct messages on discord.com
- Thread replies and forum posts
- Channel descriptions and profile fields
Known limitations
- The Discord desktop and mobile apps are not supported; use Discord in Chrome or Edge
Voice In in Discord
Discord is a comprehensive communication platform and the go-to place for gaming communities, professional networking, and socializing. With Voice In, you can now enhance your Discord experience by using your voice to message, command bots, and interact in channels.Imagine sending messages to your Discord channels, giving voice commands, or participating in group discussions — all hands-free and in real-time in more than 50 languages. Voice In seamlessly transcribes your speech to text, streamlining your online interactions and making it easier than ever to stay connected.
How to use voice to text in Discord
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Install Voice In
Add the free Voice In extension to Chrome or Edge.
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Open Discord
Go to the message box in servers, channels and direct messages on discord.com or any other place where you would normally type.
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Click a text field
Click where you would normally type so the text cursor is active.
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Start dictating
Click the Voice In icon or press the keyboard shortcut, then speak. Say “period” or “new line” for punctuation.
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Review and send
Check names and specialized terms, make any edits, and submit the finished text.
Why use Voice In with Discord?
Works in place
Speech to text goes straight into Discord fields without copying between tools.
Private by design
Speech is transcribed in your browser. Voice In never stores your audio or text.
Multilingual
Dictate in more than 50 languages and 100 dialects, and switch with one click.
Voice commands
Add punctuation, line breaks and custom snippets with built-in commands.
Discord dictation FAQ
How do I turn on voice to text in Discord?
Install Voice In from the Chrome Web Store, open Discord, click a text field, then click the Voice In icon or press the keyboard shortcut and start speaking. The text appears as you talk.
Does this send a voice message?
No. Voice In converts your speech into typed text. The recipient receives a normal text message, not an audio clip.
Does Voice In work in the mobile app?
Voice In runs in Chrome and Edge on desktop and Chromebooks. On phones, use the keyboard's built-in dictation instead.
Which browsers and computers support Voice In?
Voice In works in Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge on Windows, macOS, Linux and Chromebooks.