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Transcribe Voice Memo to Text
Transcribe voice memo recordings into text you can search, copy and share. Upload an iPhone voice memo, an Android recording or a WhatsApp voice message, or record a new one right here. Memos up to 30 minutes are free.
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- M4A, OPUS, MP3, AAC, AMR
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- Works on iPhone and Android
- Free up to 30 min per memo
How to transcribe a voice memo
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Get the memo onto your phone’s files
On iPhone, open Voice Memos, tap the memo, tap the three dots, then Share and Save to Files. On Android, recorder apps save to your files already.
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Upload it here
Open this page in Safari or Chrome on the same phone, tap Browse files and pick the memo. Or tap Record to make a new one.
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Read and copy the text
The transcript shows up below in a minute or two. Copy it into Notes, an email or a document.
Free limits at a glance
| Without an account | Free account | |
|---|---|---|
| Free files per day | 3 | 3 |
| Files up to 30 minutes | Full transcript | Full transcript |
| Files over 30 minutes | First 10 minutes | First 10 minutes, or use your minutes |
| Extra minutes | None | 30 on sign-up |
| File size | 500 MB | 2 GB |
| Files at once | 3 | 50 |
| TXT, Word, SRT and VTT downloads | After a free sign-up | Yes |
| Credit card | No | No |
Every file: up to 10 hours, 90+ languages, speaker labels and timestamps. After that, one-time packs: 3 hours for $6.99, 15 hours for $19.99 or 50 hours for $49.99, and minutes never expire. The original audio is deleted after transcription (within 48 hours at most), and we never use your files to train AI models.
iPhone voice memos (M4A)
The iPhone Voice Memos app saves recordings as M4A files, which you can upload directly. The quickest way to transcribe a voice memo is from the same phone: save the memo to Files, then pick it from this page. On a Mac, Voice Memos syncs through iCloud: drag a memo from the app to your desktop, then into the upload box.
Recent versions of iOS can show a transcript inside the Voice Memos app on some devices and languages. Use this page when you need speaker labels, timestamps, a Word or subtitle file, or when your phone or language does not offer it.
Android recordings and WhatsApp voice messages
Android recorder apps usually save M4A, AAC, AMR or MP3 files, all of which work. WhatsApp voice messages are OPUS or OGG files: in the chat, long-press the message and share it to your files (on iPhone, tap Forward and then the share button), then upload it here.
- M4A and AAC: iPhone Voice Memos and most Android recorder apps
- MP3 and WAV: dedicated voice recorders and some Android apps
- OPUS and OGG: WhatsApp and Telegram voice messages
- AMR: older phones and some call recorders
Record straight into the transcriber
Have nothing recorded yet? Tap Record in the upload box, allow the microphone, speak, and tap Stop. The recording is added like any other file. It is a quick way to dictate notes or ideas and get them as text without installing an app.
Tips for memos that transcribe well
Hold the phone close and keep it still; rustling against a pocket or table is louder than you think. For a memo with only your voice, turn speaker recognition off in the settings so the text is not split into speakers. If a memo mixes two languages, pick the main one.
Frequently asked questions
How do I transcribe a voice memo on iPhone?
Save the memo to Files from the Voice Memos app (three dots, Share, Save to Files), open this page in Safari, tap Browse files and choose it. The transcript appears on the page a minute or two later.
Can I convert M4A to text?
Yes. M4A is the format of iPhone voice memos and many Android recorders, and you can upload it directly. No conversion to MP3 is needed.
Is it free?
Memos up to 30 minutes are transcribed in full for free, 3 a day, without an account. Longer memos show their first 10 minutes free.
Can I transcribe a WhatsApp voice message?
Yes. Save the voice message as a file (it will be OPUS or OGG) and upload it here.
Do I need to download an app?
No. Everything works in the browser on iPhone, Android and computers.
Who can see my memos?
Only you. The audio is deleted after transcription, within 48 hours at most, and we never use your recordings to train AI models.
Can I transcribe a voice memo without signing up?
Yes. You can transcribe voice memo files up to 30 minutes without an account, 3 a day, and copy the text from the page. Downloading a Word or TXT file needs a free account.
How long can a voice memo be?
Up to 10 hours and 2 GB with a free account, or 500 MB without one. Memos up to 30 minutes are free in full; a longer memo shows its first 10 minutes free.
Does it work for memos in other languages?
Yes, more than 90 languages are detected automatically. If a memo is very short or mixes two languages, pick the main language before you start.
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Upload a fileUpdated October 2026