Epic EHR Dictation in the Browser

How to Dictate in Epic in the Browser

For clinicians using Epic through a web browser, Voice In adds dictation to standard text fields in Chrome and Edge. Speech is transcribed locally in the browser and nothing is stored by Voice In.

Chrome & Edge Real-time speech to text 50+ languages

Last updated September 22, 2026

Does dictation work in Epic Systems?

Yes. Voice In lets you document in Epic 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 Epic Systems

Free-text note sections when Epic is accessed through a web browser

In Basket messages and patient communication

MyChart messages

Known limitations

Epic Hyperspace run as a desktop application is not a browser page and is not supported

Epic's note editor typically requires Voice In Plus Advanced Mode

What you can do with Voice In

Draft longer text with less keyboard use, switch between more than 50 languages, and add punctuation and line breaks with voice commands. Voice In transcribes speech inside your browser, so nothing you dictate in Epic Systems is sent to or stored on Voice In servers.

The free version works in standard text fields. Voice In Plus adds Advanced Mode for custom editors, custom voice commands and text replacements, and unlimited dictation.

How to use dictation in Epic Systems

Install Voice In

Add the free Voice In extension to Chrome or Edge.

Open Epic Systems

Go to free-text note sections when epic is accessed through a web browser or any other place where you would normally type.

Click a text field

Click where you would normally type so the text cursor is active.

Start dictating

Click the Voice In icon or press the keyboard shortcut, then speak. Say “period” or “new line” for punctuation.

Review and send

Check names and specialized terms, make any edits, and submit the finished text.

Why use Voice In with Epic Systems?

Works in place

Speech to text goes straight into Epic Systems 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.

Epic Systems dictation FAQ

Does Voice In work with Epic?

Voice In works when Epic is used through Chrome or Edge, for example Epic on the web or MyChart. It cannot type into the Hyperspace desktop application.

How does Voice In compare to Dragon Medical for Epic?

Dragon Medical One is a full enterprise integration with a per-user licence. Voice In is a browser extension that covers standard text fields at a fraction of the cost, with no IT integration required.

How do I turn on dictation in Epic Systems?

Install Voice In from the Chrome Web Store, open Epic Systems, click a text field, then click the Voice In icon or press the keyboard shortcut and start speaking. The text appears as you talk.

Is Voice In HIPAA compliant?

Voice In processes speech inside your browser and does not transmit or store audio or transcribed text on Voice In servers. Review your organisation's policies for browser extensions before using it with protected health information.

Can I add medical terms to the vocabulary?

Voice In Plus lets you add custom text replacements so that frequently used terms, abbreviations and phrases are inserted exactly the way you want them.

Which browsers and computers support Voice In?

Voice In works in Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge on Windows, macOS, Linux and Chromebooks.