Voice to Text Messages on iPhone and Voice Memo Transcripts
For a voice to text message on iPhone, tap the microphone on the keyboard in Messages and speak; for a recording you have already made, save it from your iPhone, iPad, Mac or Android phone and upload it here to get an editable transcript with timestamps, usually within minutes. Memos up to 30 minutes are free without an account (120 minutes a month), and Pro at €12/month handles recordings up to 10 hours. Apple Voice Memos are M4A files, which upload directly.
- Upload or paste the link
- Choose the language or let it detect
- Review in the editor and export
Drop audio or video here
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Voice to Text Messages on iPhone and Voice Memo Transcripts
| Apple Voice Memos | M4A (AAC audio) on iPhone, iPad and Mac |
|---|---|
| Android recorders | Usually M4A or MP3; some older apps use AMR or 3GP |
| AMR and 3GP | Not accepted directly; convert to MP3 first |
| Free length | Up to 30 minutes per memo, 120 minutes per month |
| Pro length | Up to 10 hours per recording |
Example: a short Voice memo transcript
Speaker 1Note to self: for the presentation on Thursday, open with the customer story, not the numbers.
Speaker 1Then the three slides on pricing. Drop the old competitor chart, it's out of date.
Speaker 1And ask Jonas if he can send me the updated survey results by Wednesday.
How to transcribe voice memos on iPhone
- Open Voice Memos and tap the recording
- Tap the three-dot (More) button and choose Save to Files
- Open this page in Safari, tap the upload box and pick the memo from Files
- Read the transcript and download TXT, SRT or VTT
How to transcribe voice memos on Mac
Open the Voice Memos app, then drag the recording onto your desktop or use the Share button to save it. You'll get an M4A file you can upload here straight away.
Memos recorded on your iPhone appear on your Mac too if Voice Memos is turned on in iCloud, which saves you the transfer step.
Android recordings and other devices
Most Android recorder apps share recordings as M4A or MP3, both accepted directly. If your app saves AMR or 3GP, convert the file to MP3 with a free tool such as VLC or Audacity first.
Dictaphones and recorders that save MP3 or WAV upload the same way.
Make more of a long memo
With Pro, an AI summary and action items are generated from the transcript, so a ten-minute brainstorm becomes a short list of ideas and to-dos. You can export DOCX, PDF or Markdown and translate the text. Recordings are never used to train models and are deleted after your chosen retention period.
Use cases
- Ideas and to-do lists recorded while walking or driving
- Interviews recorded on an iPhone
- Lectures and meetings captured with Voice Memos
- Diary entries and personal reflections
- Song ideas and lyric drafts you hummed into your phone
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Frequently asked questions
How do I transcribe audio to text on iPhone?
You don't need an app to transcribe on iPhone: save the audio to Files, open this page in Safari, tap the upload box and pick the file. Voice memos, WhatsApp audio and other recordings work the same way.
How do I transcribe a video on iPhone?
Open this page in Safari, tap the upload box and choose the video from your photo library or Files. iPhone videos are MOV or MP4 and upload directly; only the speech is transcribed.
How do I transcribe voice memos on iPad?
The same way as on iPhone: save the memo to Files from the Voice Memos app, then upload it on this page in Safari.
How do I transcribe voicemails?
If your phone lets you share a voicemail as an audio file, save it and upload it here. Supported formats include M4A, MP3 and WAV.
How do I transcribe a phone call on iPhone?
Only record calls when everyone agrees and the law allows it. If you have the call as an audio file, upload it like any voice memo.
Is this the same as iPhone text message dictation?
No. Dictation in Messages turns speech into text as you talk. This page transcribes recordings you've already made, with timestamps and exports.
Is it free to turn a voice memo into text?
Yes, for memos up to 30 minutes and up to 120 minutes per month, without an account.
Can I transcribe an Apple Voice Memo longer than 30 minutes?
Yes, with Pro, which accepts recordings up to 10 hours.