M4A to text converter — free and private
Upload an M4A file, such as an iPhone Voice Memo, and get an editable transcript. It runs on your device, so nothing is uploaded.
Speaker labels (optional). Rename speakers, then choose a speaker on the line where they start talking. Following lines change with it until you pick another speaker.
Transcribing M4A and Voice Memos
M4A is the format Apple’s Voice Memos app uses, and many phone and meeting recorders use it too. Move the file to your computer or open this page on the same phone, choose the file, and start. Whether the file opens depends on what your browser can decode; if it fails, converting to MP3 or WAV first usually helps.
For the best results, record close to the speaker and avoid background noise. You can rename speakers and export TXT, SRT or VTT when you are done.
Questions
Can I transcribe iPhone Voice Memos?
Yes. Voice Memos are saved as M4A files. Share or export the recording to Files, then choose it here.
Is my recording private?
Yes. It is processed in your browser and not uploaded to a server.
Other formats: any audio or video · MP3 · WAV · Voice message
Need live dictation instead? Try voice to text or the voice translator.