Features
Audio Capture
Microphone Recording
Capture high-quality audio from any connected microphone. Perfect for voice notes, interviews, and dictation.
Screen Audio Capture
Record audio from your screen — browser tabs, application windows, or entire display. Ideal for transcribing videos, podcasts, and meetings.
Dual Audio (Multichannel)
Record microphone and screen audio simultaneously on separate channels. Each audio source is transcribed independently, making it perfect for:
- Video calls where you want to capture both sides
- Podcast recording with separate guest and host tracks
- Screen recordings with voiceover narration
Transcription Features
Real-time Transcription
See transcription appear instantly as you speak. No need to wait for post-processing. The WebSocket connection ensures minimal latency.
Multilingual Support
Auto-detect and transcribe 30+ languages without manual configuration. The AI automatically identifies the spoken language and adapts.
Supported languages vary by provider. Deepgram and AWS Transcribe support most major languages.
Speaker Diarization
Automatically identify and label different speakers in conversations. Perfect for meeting transcripts and interviews.
When enabled, speakers are labeled as "Speaker 1", "Speaker 2", etc. throughout the transcript.
Smart Formatting
Automatic formatting for clean, readable transcripts:
- Punctuation — Automatic periods, commas, and question marks
- Dates — "January 15th 2024" instead of "january fifteenth twenty twenty four"
- Numbers — "42" instead of "forty two"
- Currency — "$100" instead of "one hundred dollars"
- Phone numbers — Formatted as (555) 123-4567
User Interface
Side Panel
Access Voicepad Pro from Chrome's side panel. The panel stays open as you browse, so you can transcribe content from any website.
Persistent Recording
Recording continues even when you close the side panel. A pinned recorder tab keeps running in the background.
Copy to Clipboard
One-click copy to paste your transcript anywhere — documents, emails, chat applications.
Dark Theme
Easy on the eyes with a modern dark interface. Perfect for long transcription sessions.
Privacy & Security
Direct Connection
Your audio goes directly to your chosen transcription provider (Deepgram or AWS). No intermediate servers, no data routing through third parties.
No Data Storage
Voicepad Pro doesn't store your audio or transcripts on any server. Everything stays in your browser until you choose to copy or export it.
Your Credentials
API keys are stored locally in Chrome's secure storage. They're never sent anywhere except to authenticate with your chosen provider.
Technical Details
Audio Format
- Sample rate: 16kHz (optimal for speech)
- Format: 16-bit PCM (Linear16)
- Channels: Mono or Stereo (multichannel mode)
Connection
- WebSocket for real-time streaming
- Automatic reconnection on network issues
- Keep-alive to maintain stable connections
Browser Requirements
- Google Chrome 116 or later
- Microphone permission (for mic recording)
- Screen capture permission (for screen audio)