Records and replays voice messages. Also converts speech into written text. Stores voice messages in a compressed format such that 4 minutes of speech takes up around 500KB, according to the manufacturer. Also available as a gadget.
This tool can identify the language used in texts and phrases. It can handle more than 400 languages. The input files accept either ASCII or Unicode encoding.
Dictionary, thesaurus and translation software for more than 60 languages, including German. Translates texts and marked words via a hotkey and gives information about how to pronounce words. The dictionaries are freely available and can be added individually to the software.
Dictation device for iPhone & Co. Records voice memos and offers a fast forward/rewind function as well as a waveform monitor for editing and recording. Program no longer offered.
Full text translator between German and English, French, Russian and Spanish texts. Processes TXT, RTF and Office files as well as web sites and PDFs. Also available as extended Professional and Expert versions, as well as a mobile version for Pocket PCs.
Desktop speech-recognition software providing 99% accuracy, according to the developer. Can be integrated into other applications and allows you to control them through speech. Also available as an iOS version.
This tool outputs texts in DOC, HTML, RTF and TXT formats as speech; it can either read out texts in a human voice or store them on the computer as MP3 or WAV files; after registration, you can access two AT&T Natural Voices.
Voice recording app for iOS devices. The recordings can be transferred wirelessly to Mac or PC and converted automatically to text by Dragon NaturallySpeaking Premium.
Single-user solution for online dictation. Includes a phonetic assistant, microphone and foot pedal control, vocabulary maintenance, speaker profile management, word lists and macros. Compatible with various versions of speech-recognition software Dragon Naturally Speaking, which is available for purchase. The dns.comfort.net or dns.comfort.pro versions are also available as network solutions.
Enables small companies and professional users to use speech input to create emails and other documents. Offers language commands for controlling Firefox and calling links.
Checks grammar, sentence structure and spelling in English texts in all applications; includes extended functions like a thesaurus, a translator, and also a range of 600 different templates; among other things also finds repeat words and missing words.
Mobile text recognition (OCR) program that enables iOS devices to record printed texts from a magazine, book or document in more than 60 languages. Supports full text translation of about 40 languages and can be integrated in the Lingvo Dictionaries application that offers access to large, up-to-date dictionaries for translating unknown words.
Mobile translation app that can instantaneously translate written or spoken words and sentences into 57 languages. Displays additional dictionary results for individual words and short sentences. Also available as an Android version.
Voice recognition for companies. Creates subtitles and converts audio, videos, interviews, reports and opinions into text. Contains an API and development tools with which you can integrate any workflows and applications. Supports mobile personal devices.
Translates terms using the online dictionary LEO (www.leo.org) between the languages German, English and French. Download requires acceptance of terms and conditions.
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