Can I use voice typing for YouTube comments?
Yes. Click the comment box, start Voice In and speak. Edit the text if needed, then click Comment.
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How to Dictate YouTube Comments
Write YouTube comments, replies and community posts by speaking. Voice In types into the comment box in Chrome and Edge.
Chrome & Edge
Real-time speech to text
50+ languages
Video demo
Last updated September 22, 2026
Watch Voice In dictate in Youtube (1:12)
Does voice typing work in Youtube?
Yes. Voice In lets you write YouTube comments 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 Youtube
- Comments and replies under videos
- Community posts
- Video titles and descriptions in YouTube Studio
- The search box
Voice In in Youtube
YouTube, renowned for its vast video sharing and streaming platform, enables you to engage with audiences through videos, vlogs, educational content, and more. With Voice In, you can now enhance your YouTube experience by using your voice to create video descriptions, respond to comments, and manage your channel.Imagine replying to your YouTube comments, crafting detailed video descriptions, or brainstorming video ideas — all hands-free and in real-time in more than 50 languages. Voice In seamlessly transcribes your speech to text, making it easier than ever to connect with your viewers and share your thoughts.
How to use voice typing in Youtube
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Install Voice In
Add the free Voice In extension to Chrome or Edge.
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Open Youtube
Go to comments and replies under videos 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 Youtube?
Works in place
Speech to text goes straight into Youtube 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.
Youtube dictation FAQ
How do I turn on voice typing in Youtube?
Install Voice In from the Chrome Web Store, open Youtube, click a text field, then click the Voice In icon or press the keyboard shortcut and start speaking. The text appears as you talk.
Will my post be published automatically?
No. Voice In only types the text. You review it and click post or send yourself.
Does it work in the mobile apps?
Voice In works in Chrome and Edge on desktop and Chromebooks, not in native mobile apps.
Which browsers and computers support Voice In?
Voice In works in Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge on Windows, macOS, Linux and Chromebooks.