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To convert a recording to text, upload the audio file from your phone, dictaphone or computer — Any2Text recognizes the speech with AI at up to 98% accuracy and returns an editable transcript with timestamps in minutes. Voice memos, lectures, interviews and calls in 50+ languages. The first minutes are free, no signup required.
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Transcribe a Recording to Text in Three Simple Steps
Which recordings can you transcribe?
Almost any voice recording can be turned into text — what matters is getting the audio file off the device. Here is where common recordings come from and what format they are saved in:
| Recording | Usual format | How to get the file |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone Voice Memos | M4A | Share → Save to Files, or AirDrop to a Mac |
| Android recorder apps | M4A, MP3, AMR | Share the recording or copy it from the Recordings folder |
| Dictaphone / digital voice recorder | MP3, WAV, WMA | Connect via USB and copy the file |
| Call recordings | MP3, M4A, AMR | Export from the call recorder app |
| Zoom, Teams and Meet recordings | M4A, MP4 | Download from the cloud or local recordings folder |
| Mac and PC recordings | M4A, WAV, MP3 | Upload directly from your computer |
How to transcribe a voice memo on iPhone
iPhone Voice Memos are saved as M4A files, which Any2Text transcribes directly:
- Open the Voice Memos app and tap the recording.
- Tap the ⋯ menu, then Share → Save to Files.
- Open any2text.com in Safari, tap Upload file and pick the memo from Files.
- Click Transcribe and download the text when it is ready.
On a Mac, you can drag the memo straight from the Voice Memos app to your desktop and upload it. More about the format: M4A to text.
How to transcribe a recording on Android
Open your recorder app, select the recording and tap Share — save it to your files or send it to yourself. Then upload the file here from your phone or computer. Most Android recorders save M4A or MP3, and both are supported, as well as AMR from older phones and call recorders.
Transcribe recordings from a dictaphone or voice recorder
Digital voice recorders store MP3, WAV or WMA files. Connect the recorder to your computer with a USB cable, copy the recording and upload it. Long recordings are fine — a multi-hour lecture or meeting is transcribed in one go, with timestamps so you can jump to any moment.
Translate a recording to text
Recorded in one language but need the text in another? Any2Text first transcribes the recording in its original language, then translates the transcript into English or 50+ other languages, ready to export. See translate audio to text.
Tips for a more accurate transcript
- Keep the mic close — put the phone or recorder within about 1 m (3 ft) of the speaker.
- Reduce background noise — avoid fans, music and street noise where you can.
- One person at a time — overlapping voices are the hardest part for any AI.
- Pick the right language before you click Transcribe.
- Upload the original file — re-compressing a recording to a low bitrate costs accuracy.
Common use cases
- Voice notes & ideas — turn memos recorded on the go into text you can edit and search.
- Lectures & classes — lecture transcripts and study notes.
- Interviews — full interview transcripts and quotes for research and journalism.
- Meetings — minutes from recorded meetings and Zoom recordings.
- Calls & voicemail — written records of phone calls and voicemail.
Export
In DOCX Format
For Microsoft Word and Google Docs
In XLSX Format
For Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets
In SRT Format
For YouTube Subtitles
In TXT Format
For Notepad and Notepad++
Pricing
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For a year (-30%)
Payment per file
First 15 minutes free
$0.035/min
No discount
- Payment for file duration
- Multiple file uploads
- Referral program
Premium
-
80%
3000 minutes per month
$19.99
/ month
- $ 0.007 per minute
- Audio player
- Text editing
- AI templates for text
- AI translations (coming soon)
Payment per file
First 15 minutes free
$0.035/min
No discount
- Payment for file duration
- Multiple file uploads
- Referral program
Premium
-
80%
3000 minutes per month
$19.99
/ month
- $ 0.007 per minute
- Audio player
- Text editing
- AI templates for text
- AI translations (coming soon)
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Frequently Asked Questions
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us via email: [email protected]How do I convert a recording to text?
Upload the audio file of your recording, choose the spoken language and click Transcribe. In a few minutes you get an editable transcript with timestamps that you can download as DOCX, TXT, XLSX or SRT.
Is it free to transcribe a recording?
Yes — the first minutes are free with no signup required. For longer recordings, plans start from $4.99, and pay-as-you-go by the minute is also available.
Can I transcribe iPhone voice memos?
Yes. Voice Memos are saved as M4A files: tap the memo, choose Share → Save to Files, then upload it to Any2Text from Safari or from your computer. The transcript is ready in minutes.
Can iPhone transcribe voice memos by itself?
Newer iPhones can show a basic transcript inside the Voice Memos app for some languages. Use Any2Text when you need other languages, timestamps, editing, translation or export to Word and SRT, or when the recording is long.
Which recording formats are supported?
M4A, MP3, WAV, WMA, AMR, AAC, OGG, FLAC and most other audio formats, plus video files such as MP4 and MOV. That covers iPhone and Android recorders, dictaphones, call recorders and meeting apps.
How long does it take to transcribe a recording?
Usually about 2–5 minutes for an hour of audio. Very long or noisy recordings can take a little longer.
Can I translate a recording into English?
Yes. Any2Text transcribes the recording in its original language and can then translate the text into English or 50+ other languages before you export it.
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