Voice Dictation for Translators
Dictate translations in 99 languages, polish output with AI, and type into any CAT tool. BYOK lets you choose each endpoint; review its data and retention terms for confidential work.
See It In Action
How Translators Use It
From source text to polished translation
Translation Drafts
Dictate a translation draft, then compare meaning, terminology, numbers, tags, and client instructions with the source segment.
Terminology testing
Add domain terms to the custom dictionary, then test recurring names and phrases for the selected language and STT route.
Multilingual Notes
Choose the source or target language for notes and queries, then test recognition for the selected language pair and terminology.
CAT Tool Input
Type directly into Trados, memoQ, Phrase, or any CAT tool. Just click the segment and press your hotkey — no copy-paste, no context switching.
Traditional vs OpenTypeless
How modern voice input beats the old workflow
Google Translate Voice Interface
translate.google.comSimple microphone icon in Google Translate interface. Only works inside the Google Translate web page for single-sentence translation. Provides basic speech-to-text into the source text box with no output polishing. Browser-only, no desktop integration.
Apple Dictation Interface
support.apple.comInvisible macOS system feature activated by pressing Fn key twice. Shows a small floating microphone icon near the text cursor. Transcribes directly into the focused app with auto-punctuation toggle. No translation-specific features or terminology support.
Translator-Friendly Features
CAT tool field testing
Test focus, segment navigation, tags, formatting, shortcuts, insertion, and undo in the exact CAT version and project type.
Reviewable AI polishing
If polishing is enabled, compare its output with the raw transcript and source segment; verify meaning, terminology, numbers, and tags yourself.
Custom dictionary for domain terminology
Add specialized terms, client vocabulary, and proper nouns, then test them with representative speakers and segments.
Language routes for multilingual workflows
Choose an available language and validate pronunciation, terminology, punctuation, and provider behavior for the language pair.
BYOK makes routing explicit
Bring your own credentials for the configured providers. Audio and translation paths depend on the STT and LLM endpoints you select, so verify their server, logging, and retention behavior before using confidential client documents.
FAQ
Can translators use OpenTypeless?
Evaluate it for draft and note workflows using your language pair, terminology, endpoint policy, and QA checklist.
Does it work with CAT tools?
Test insertion, tags, shortcuts, formatting, and undo in the exact CAT tool and project you use.
How does 99 language support help?
Translators often work across multiple language pairs. With 99 languages, you can dictate in your source language for comprehension notes, then switch to your target language for the translation — all without changing input methods.
Evaluate Voice Input in Your Translation Workflow
The desktop app is MIT-licensed. Test it with your CAT tool, language pair, terminology, endpoint policy, and final quality-assurance process.
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