Voice Journal
Speak your thoughts. Each entry is timestamped and saved in your browser.
Journal by voice in any app on Mac
Steno lets you voice-type into Notes, Day One, Notion, or any journaling app. Hold a key, speak your thoughts, release. Text appears at your cursor.
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What is voice journaling?
Voice journaling is speaking your thoughts aloud instead of writing them by hand or typing. It is faster (150 WPM speaking vs 40 WPM typing), more natural, and helps capture stream-of-consciousness thoughts that are hard to type out.
Are my voice journal entries private?
Entries are saved only in your browser's local storage. Nothing is sent to any server. If you clear your browser data, entries will be deleted. Use the Export button to save a backup.
Can I use voice journaling on Mac?
Yes. Steno works in any text editor on Mac. Open Notes, Day One, Notion, or any app, hold the Steno hotkey, and speak your journal entry. Text appears at your cursor with 99%+ accuracy.
Keep a Voice Journal
This free tool lets you maintain a voice-powered journal directly in your browser. Speak your thoughts, save timestamped entries, and review your past entries anytime. All data stays in your browser — nothing is uploaded.
Benefits of voice journaling
Voice journaling removes the friction of writing. When you speak your thoughts instead of typing them, you capture ideas more naturally and completely. Many people find they express themselves more freely when speaking, leading to richer, more authentic journal entries.
Voice journaling on Mac with Steno
Steno brings voice journaling to any app on your Mac. Open your favorite notes app — Apple Notes, Day One, Notion, Obsidian — hold the Steno hotkey, and speak. Your words appear at your cursor. Custom vocabulary ensures names, places, and personal terms are captured correctly.