Frequently asked questions

Speech Recognition Cloud is cursor-based dictation software for Windows. You place your cursor where you want text to appear, speak, and the text is typed at the cursor with automatic punctuation and grammar. It is not a meeting recorder, not an AI note-taker, and not a transcription service. It replaces typing with voice.

Download and install SRC, then press CapsLock (or your configured hotkey) to start recording. Speak naturally, then press the hotkey again to stop. Your text appears at your cursor, fully punctuated. See our getting started guide for a full walkthrough.

Speech Recognition Cloud uses cloud-based AI processing rather than older word-by-word dictation. You turn the microphone on, dictate naturally, then turn it off and the full paragraph appears at once, fully punctuated and formatted. This approach gives much higher accuracy because the AI uses full-sentence context.

Yes. Speech Recognition Cloud types the transcribed text at your cursor using a virtual keyboard, so it works in any application where you can type. Word, Outlook, Chrome, web forms, EMRs, messaging apps, and any other Windows application.

No. Install and start dictating. No voice profiles, no calibration. The cloud AI handles accuracy from day one and improves automatically as models are updated.

57 languages are currently supported on Free, Personal, and Professional plans, and the list is growing. The Medical tier is English only for now.

Not yet. Speech Recognition Cloud is currently Windows only (Windows 10/11). Subscribe to our newsletter for updates on future platform support.

Speech Recognition Cloud requires an internet connection as the speech recognition is processed in the cloud for optimal accuracy. This allows us to use the most advanced AI models without putting strain on your computer.

Yes. The cloud AI handles accent variation well and is designed for diverse speakers and real-world environments. For best results in noisy conditions, use a headset or directional microphone.

Yes. The Free plan gives you 20 minutes of dictation per month with core features. No credit card required. No trial period - it stays free. AI modes, custom vocabulary, and Ultra Accuracy are available on higher tiers.

Speech Recognition Cloud offers four tiers: Starter (free, 20 min/month), Personal/Educational ($79/year, unlimited), Professional ($159/year, Ultra Accuracy + AI Modes), and Medical ($439/year, medical vocabularies + dedicated support). See our pricing page for full details.

Yes. All paid plans are annual subscriptions and you can cancel anytime. There are no lock-in contracts.

You can install Speech Recognition Cloud on multiple computers and move between them as needed. Each licence is for one person, so you can use it on different PCs (home, work, laptop), but only one device can be active at a time.

At this time, Speech Recognition Cloud offers annual subscriptions only. We have a generous free tier so you can try the application before committing, and the Personal plan is already excellent value for unlimited dictation.

Open Speech Recognition Cloud, go to Settings > General, and click "Manage Subscription". Under Invoice History you can view and download all your invoices as PDF.

Windows 10 or Windows 11, a working microphone, an internet connection, and minimal disk space (approximately 300MB).

Your built-in laptop microphone or webcam mic will work. For the best results, we recommend a quality USB desktop microphone or headset. See our tips page for microphone advice.

Yes. Audio is processed and immediately discarded. Transcribed text is delivered to your cursor and not stored on our servers. Your data is never used to train AI models. All connections are encrypted. See our privacy page for full details.

Your transcription history is stored only on your local computer. Speech Recognition Cloud does not store your audio or transcripts on our servers. See our privacy policy for complete details.

Speech Recognition Cloud checks for updates automatically. When a new version is available, you will be notified and can install the update with one click.

Once you turn the microphone on, you can talk for up to 20 minutes in one uninterrupted session before you need to turn the mic off. During that whole period, SRC listens to full sentences and paragraphs for better context and cleaner text. You can turn the mic on and off whenever you want. This limit only affects extremely long continuous speeches. This does not affect your monthly usage. Paid plans give you unlimited dictation every month.

AI modes are optional features that use AI to enhance your dictation. Say "Write an email about..." to compose polished text, "Rewrite this more formally" to edit selected text, or "Open YouTube" to launch applications. Learn more on our AI modes page.

Yes. You can customise the toggle key, hold-to-record modifier keys, and even enable mouse button activation in Settings. See our settings guide for details.

Custom vocabulary lets you add specialised words, names, technical terms, and context to improve transcription accuracy for your specific terminology. Configure it in Settings. Available on Personal plans and above.

Speech Recognition Cloud transcribes speech in the language being spoken. It does not translate between languages directly. However, you can use the AI Rewrite mode to translate text after dictation.