Transcriv

Voice memo to text

Upload an exported voice memo and turn it into plain text you can copy, search, edit, or download. Useful when Apple's built-in transcript is missing, limited, or hard to reuse.

Upload a voice memo

Click to upload or drag and drop

M4A, MP3, WAV, MP4, MOV, WEBM and more (MAX. 60 min, 100MB)

What you get

  • Convert iPhone, Mac, and mobile voice memos to text.
  • Works with exported M4A files and other supported audio or video formats.
  • Copy the transcript or download a .txt file.
  • 60 free transcription minutes per day.
  • No meeting bot, live recorder, or Apple account connection required.

How it works

  1. 1Export or save the memoFrom Voice Memos or another recorder app, share the recording or save it as a file. Many Apple voice memos export as M4A.
  2. 2Upload the voice memoDrop the file into Transcriv and start transcription in your browser.
  3. 3Copy or download the textUse the transcript in Notes, Messages, email, docs, research files, or a follow-up task list.

Upload a saved voice memo

Use Transcriv when you have a voice memo saved as a file and need a reusable transcript. Upload the recording, generate the text, then copy it into notes, docs, email, or your archive.

Use the built-in transcript first when it works

Apple Voice Memos may show transcripts on supported devices and OS versions. If that transcript is available, accurate, and easy to copy, use it. If you need a desktop upload workflow or a downloadable .txt file, upload the exported recording here.

You usually do not need to convert M4A first

Many Apple voice memos export as M4A files, and Transcriv can accept M4A directly. Save or share the memo as a file, then upload it without running a separate audio converter first.

If the iPhone transcript is missing

Built-in transcription can depend on device, OS version, language, and recording quality. Transcriv cannot change Apple's transcript feature, but it gives you another path when you can export the recording as a supported audio file.

Check file size before uploading

You can transcribe up to 60 free minutes per day. Each file can be up to 60 minutes long and 100MB. The result is plain text you can copy or download as a .txt file.

Use the transcript wherever the memo needs to go

Turn quick recordings into reminders, customer notes, field notes, quotes, draft ideas, or searchable records. If you need a summary or rewritten note, copy the finished transcript into your preferred writing tool after export.

Good fit for

  • iPhone and Mac voice memos saved as files
  • Quick reminders, ideas, and personal notes
  • Customer notes, field notes, and research observations
  • Short interviews, meeting snippets, or class recordings
  • Draft material for emails, articles, scripts, or tasks

Current limits

  • 60 free transcription minutes per day
  • 60 minutes per file
  • 100MB maximum file size
  • Plain text output with copy and .txt download
  • No direct Apple Voice Memos account connection
  • No speaker-label, summary, subtitle, or translation export yet

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I transcribe a voice memo to text?

Export or save the voice memo as an audio file, upload it to Transcriv, then copy or download the plain text transcript.

Can iPhone voice memos be transcribed?

Yes. You can use Apple's built-in transcript when it is available, or upload an exported voice memo file to Transcriv for a plain text transcript.

How do I convert a voice memo to text on iPhone?

Open the recording in Voice Memos, share or save it as a file, then upload that file to Transcriv. After transcription, copy or download the text.

Why is voice memo transcription not working on my iPhone?

Apple's built-in transcription can depend on device, OS version, language, recording, and feature availability. Transcriv cannot change Apple's feature, but you can upload an exported recording if you need another transcript path.

Is there a free voice memo to text converter?

Yes. Transcriv includes 60 free transcription minutes per day for supported uploaded files, with a 60-minute and 100MB limit per file.

Can I convert a voice memo to text on Mac?

Yes. If you can save or drag the recording out of Voice Memos as a file, upload it to Transcriv and download the transcript as plain text.

Are voice memos the same as M4A files?

Not exactly. Voice memo is the source or recording app workflow. M4A is a common file format used when Apple voice memos are exported.

Turn the recording into text

Upload the file, generate a plain text transcript, then copy or download it.

Start transcribing