What types of recordings can I transcribe?

Voice memos, dictations, interviews, phone recordings, podcasts, meetings, and lectures are good fits when saved in a supported audio or video format.

Can I transcribe iPhone voice memos?

Yes! Share your Voice Memo from the iPhone app and upload the M4A file to TalkToTextly.

Is there a limit on recording length?

Files up to 1 GB are supported. For very long recordings, consider splitting into segments.

Can I transcribe phone call recordings?

Yes, as long as you have a recording file in a supported audio format (MP3, WAV, M4A, etc.).

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How to Transcribe a Recording

Upload Your Recording

Drag and drop a recording file — voice memos, dictations, phone calls, interviews, or other common audio formats.

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Why Transcribe Recordings with TalkToTextly?

Works with common audio and video recording formats
Voice memos from iPhone, Android, or any device
Dictation and field recordings
Interview and podcast recordings
Download as TXT, subtitles, or Word document

Related guides

Convert Saved Audio Files to TextUse this page when the audio already exists: interviews, calls, voice-note exports, podcasts, lectures, or recorder files. Upload the saved file, review the transcript, and export TXT, SRT, VTT, or DOCX. For live microphone dictation, use the speech-to-text page.Free Speech to Text OnlineUse this page for live speech workflows: microphone recording, voice typing, dictation, quick spoken notes, or short spoken clips. You can also upload speech audio, but the primary job is turning spoken words into editable text without a signup wall.Convert Voice Notes to TextUse this page for general voice notes: iPhone Voice Memos, Android Recorder files, spoken reminders, quick ideas, and short personal recordings. WhatsApp has its own page because the export workflow is more specific.Transcribe WhatsApp Voice Notes to TextUse this page only for WhatsApp voice-message audio you save or share manually. TalkToTextly does not connect to WhatsApp, read chats, fetch messages, or act as a bot.

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