Turn a voice memo to text without retyping your recording. Upload the M4A file, check the estimated charge, then review the transcript and export TXT, SRT or VTT. Use it for a spoken idea, a personal reminder, or an interview you have permission to transcribe.
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MP4, M4A, MP3, WAV & more · Up to 100 MBUploads: 100 MB maximum. Paid recordings: up to 60 minutes. Free trial: your remaining one-time 60 seconds after sign-in.
A simple workflow that gets out of your way.
Export your recording as a standard M4A audio file, then choose it from Files or your computer. Only upload recordings you own or are authorized to process.
We check the recording length before transcription. Sign in for your remaining one-time 60-second trial, or use prepaid minutes for a longer recording.
Correct names and details in the result page. Copy the text, export TXT for notes, or choose SRT or VTT when you need timestamped subtitles.
On iPhone, open the recording in Voice Memos, use Share, then Save to Files. Apple’s standard export is M4A. Choose the saved audio file in the upload control above. A screenshot of a memo or an iCloud sharing link is not the audio file. This page does not connect to your Apple account or browse your recordings.
Upload a standard M4A recording directly; there is no need to rename its extension or convert it just for this page. MP3 and WAV recordings also work. If an export is a project or editable package rather than a supported audio file, export standard audio from the recording app first. Changing a filename does not change the underlying format.
A transcript follows the speech rather than turning it into a polished summary or an action-item list. A reminder, draft paragraph or interview answer may include pauses and repeated phrases. Read the draft before using it, and correct important names, dates and numbers against the recording.
Choose TXT when you want to paste the words into a document, email draft or note. Search the transcript for a phrase and copy the part you need. Text corrections made in the result page are included when you export the edited draft. Keep a copy before the transcript’s 24-hour retention period ends.
SRT and VTT preserve subtitle cue timing, which can help when you bring narration into a compatible editor or web player. The result page edits words, not the audio or timeline. If you trim the memo or add an introduction elsewhere, review and adjust subtitle sync in your editor.
Play the saved file once to make sure it contains the speech you expect. Quiet voices, wind, traffic and overlapping speakers can affect recognition. Both upload size and duration limits apply: a file must be at most 100 MB, and a paid recording at most 60 minutes. The free trial is a one-time cumulative 60 seconds after sign-in, not a daily allowance.
Supported files: MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, WebM, MP3, WAV, M4A, FLAC, OGG, AAC. Uploaded files must be 100 MB or smaller and fit your duration allowance. Sign in for a one-time cumulative 60-second trial; paid recordings can be up to 60 minutes. Both upload size and duration limits apply. TXT, SRT and VTT exports include available timestamps. Original-language transcription, with automatic language detection. Accuracy varies by language and recording.
Text and subtitle files only — no media downloads. Read the acceptable use policy.
Sign in for a one-time, cumulative 60-second trial. After that, prepaid packs start at $4.90 for 100 credits. One credit covers one started minute of a completed recording.
Check the estimate before confirming. Failed tasks do not use credits. Transcripts are kept for 24 hours; export a copy you want to keep.
Transcription output only. No media downloads.Clear answers before you press transcribe.
Yes. Upload the standard M4A audio file, review the duration estimate and confirm transcription. You do not need to convert it to MP3 first.
Save or export the memo as an audio file on your device, then choose that file here. On iPhone, Voice Memos offers Share and Save to Files. This page does not import an Apple account or an iCloud sharing link.
Uploaded files must be 100 MB or smaller. Paid recordings must also be no longer than 60 minutes. Free processing uses only the remaining seconds of your one-time 60-second trial.
You can correct transcript text and export the edited draft as TXT, SRT or VTT. Subtitle files include timestamps. Adjust timing in a compatible editor if needed; this page does not offer timeline editing.
No. It transcribes speech from a file you upload. It does not record your microphone, automatically summarize the memo, or translate it.
No. textfromlink is an independent service. Apple and Voice Memos names describe a source of compatible audio files, not an affiliation.
No. To transcribe a link or upload, we fetch the audio and process it temporarily. The media is queued for deletion when processing finishes; cleanup may take a few minutes, and we never offer it for download or redistribute it. You receive transcript text and subtitle files only.
Questions about your allowance, privacy or exports? Read the general FAQ
