Transcribe Voice Memo to Text
Turn your voice memo into accurate, searchable text — pay-as-you-go, no subscription.
Voice memos are the fastest way to capture an idea, interview, or meeting — and the slowest thing to re-listen to. PlainScribe turns iPhone Voice Memos (M4A) and Android recorder files (M4A/MP3/OGG) into searchable text: AirDrop or sync the file to your computer, upload it, and get a transcript with an AI summary in minutes.
How to Convert Voice Memo to Text
Upload your Voice Memo
Drop in your voice memo (up to 1GB). No conversion needed — it's transcribed as-is.
AI transcribes it
Automatic language detection across 47 languages, speaker labels, punctuation, and timestamps — most files finish in minutes.
Export your text
Download TXT, CSV, SRT, VTT, or JSON — plus an AI summary if you want the key points without re-listening.
What People Transcribe from Voice Memo
- Idea capture and personal notes
- In-person interviews recorded on a phone
- Field notes for research and reporting
- Meeting recaps recorded on the go
Your file doesn't stick around
The uploaded voice memo is removed automatically after processing, and the transcript auto-deletes after 30 days — for everyone, including your free first transcript. Download anything you want to keep.
Pay only for what you transcribe
$4 per audio hour with prepaid credits — no subscription, no monthly quota. Get your first transcript free (up to 2 hours), no credit card required.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I transcribe a Voice Memo file to text?
Upload your voice memo file to PlainScribe (up to 1GB). The file is transcribed directly — no conversion needed. The AI transcribes it across 47 languages, detecting the language automatically unless you choose it yourself, and you export the result as TXT, Markdown, CSV, SRT, VTT, or JSON.
How much does Voice Memo transcription cost?
PlainScribe charges $4 per audio hour ($0.067 per minute) on a pay-as-you-go basis — no subscription. Your first transcript is free (up to 2 hours of audio) with no credit card.
How accurate is Voice Memo transcription?
Highly accurate on clear audio. Accuracy depends mainly on recording quality and language — clear speech close to the microphone transcribes best, regardless of file format. Speaker diarization automatically labels who said what.
What happens to my Voice Memo file after transcription?
Your uploaded file is removed automatically once processing completes, and the transcript auto-deletes after 30 days. For sensitive recordings, the included desktop app transcribes 100% offline on your own machine.
Other Formats
Transcribe Your First Voice Memo Free
Upload a real file and get a real transcript.First transcript free, up to 2 hours. No credit card required.