Voice memos and voice notes
Transcribe iPhone Voice Memos, Android voice notes, quick reminders, and spoken ideas into text you can search, edit, and share.
Online audio transcription
Transcribe audio to text online
Convert audio files and recordings, including voice memos, voice notes, interviews, meetings, podcasts, and lectures, into accurate, readable text.
Audio-to-text converter
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3 Transcribe
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Choose a recording or drag and drop it here to check whether it can be transcribed.
Up to 100 MB• Up to 90 minutes• MP3, M4A, WAV, and more
How it works
How to transcribe an audio recording to text
Turn an audio file or recording into a transcript in three simple steps.
- 1
Upload your audio file
Choose a supported file up to 100 MB and 90 minutes. We check it before asking for your email.
- 2
Verify your email
Enter your email and confirm the one-time code. This keeps the transcription tool from being misused.
- 3
Receive your transcript
Transcription starts after verification. We email you the finished text, formatted into readable paragraphs.
Transcription languages
Transcribe audio in a specific language
Choose the language spoken in your recording, or let Whisper Memos detect it automatically.
Use cases
Turn everyday recordings into readable text
An audio transcription saves time whenever listening again would slow you down.
Interviews
Create a written interview transcript so quotes and important moments are easier to find.
Meetings
Convert meeting recordings into readable notes instead of replaying the entire conversation.
Podcasts and lectures
Convert podcast episodes, lectures, and study recordings into text you can review at your own pace.
Audio formats
Convert MP3, M4A, and WAV to text
Convert an audio file to text without changing its format first. The online converter supports the formats people use most.
That includes compressed MP3 recordings, M4A files exported from iPhone Voice Memos, and high-quality WAV audio from interviews, lectures, and studio microphones.
- MP3
MP3 to text
Convert podcasts, downloaded audio, and compressed MP3 recordings into text.
- M4A
M4A to text
Transcribe M4A files from iPhone Voice Memos and other Apple devices.
- WAV
WAV to text
Turn high-quality WAV interviews, lectures, and studio recordings into text.
Supported audio formats: M4A, MP3, WAV, AAC, FLAC, OGG, CAF, WebM.
Why transcribe
A transcript is easier to use than an audio file
Find information faster
Search the text for a name, quote, decision, or idea instead of scrubbing through a long recording.
Edit and share
Move the transcript into your notes, a document, or an email and clean it up for the way you work.
Save manual typing
Let AI create the first draft while you spend your time reviewing the words that matter.
Questions
Audio transcription FAQ
How do I transcribe an audio recording to text?
Upload your recording and let us check that it can be transcribed. Then verify your email with a one-time code. Transcription starts after verification, and we email you the finished text.
Can I convert an MP3 file to text?
Yes. MP3 is one of the most common formats for podcasts, interviews, and saved recordings. The audio-to-text converter supports MP3, M4A, WAV, and other common audio files.
How do I transcribe an iPhone Voice Memo or voice note?
On iPhone, open Voice Memos and share or save the recording as an audio file. On Android, export the voice note from your recorder app. Then upload the file here. iPhone Voice Memos are usually saved as M4A files.
What gives an audio transcription the best accuracy?
Clear speech, low background noise, and a microphone close to the speaker produce the best results. Choosing the correct spoken language also helps names and sentences come through correctly.
What audio file formats are supported?
Supported formats include M4A, MP3, WAV, AAC, FLAC, OGG, CAF, WebM. You can upload an iPhone Voice Memo as an M4A file without converting it to MP3 first.
What are the audio file size and duration limits?
Audio files can be up to 100 MB and recordings can be up to 90 minutes long.
Is audio transcription the same as live speech to text?
Not quite. Live speech to text writes while you speak. Audio transcription works from a recording, so you can convert an existing voice memo, meeting, interview, or lecture into text afterward.
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