What to Know
- Apple doesn't offer a way to transcribe a voice memo, but you can use a third-party app to transcribe Voice Memos.
- We recommend the Transcribe app, which is simple to use and provides accurate transcription.
Apple doesn't offer a way to transcribe Voice Memos, but we'll show you how to use a third-party app to transcribe voice notes from an iPhone or iPad. This way, you can easily get transcriptions for your brainstorms and recorded meetings!
How to Transcribe iPhone Voice Memos
Once you've learned how to record a Voice Memo on your iPhone or iPad, you'll probably wonder, "Can Apple Voice Memos be transcribed?". The answer is yes, Voice Memo transcription is possible! However, it's not a straightforward process. You'll need to download a third-party app to transcribe Voice Memos. There are several Voice Memo transcription apps out there, and some of them are free! For this article, I'm using the Transcribe app, a top-rated transcription software for Voice Memos on iPhone (it also works for videos, meetings, and other transcription needs). You can convert voice memos to text for free for the first fifteen minutes with Transcribe, and $4.99 an hour after your free trial. To begin, download Transcribe from the App Store.
- Open the Voice Memos app and tap the recording you want to transcribe.
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- Tap the More icon.
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- Tap Share.
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- Swipe left across the list of apps and tap the Transcribe app. If you don't see Transcribe, tap More and tap it under Suggestions.
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- Change the Language if you don't want the one offered, then tap Transcribe.
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- Open the Transcribe app.
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- Tap your Voice Memo transcription in the list.
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- Tap the Share icon to export the transcription (you'll need Transcribe Pro to export as a PDF, DOCX, SRT, OR JPG).
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Now you know how to transcribe Voice Memos on an iPhone or iPad! Be sure to check out our Free Tip of the Day for more great Voice Memos tutorials!
FAQ
- How do I record my voice on a text message on my iPhone? We have a tutorial that will walk you through the steps of how to record a voice message, so you can send voice notes to friends and family!
- How long can a Voice Memo be on an iPhone? The only limit to your iPhone Voice Memo is how much iPhone storage your device has available.
- How do I export Voice Memos from my iPhone to my computer? There are four ways to transfer Voice Memos from iPhone to computer!
