Turn a voice memo into text
Save the recording to your phone's files, then upload it below. SafeScriber transcribes iPhone Voice Memos (M4A) and Android recordings (M4A, AAC, 3GP and more) into text with an AI summary, right from your phone's browser. The recording is processed in memory and deleted as soon as the transcript is ready.
- Nothing stored
- 10 free minutes
- No subscription
Transcribe your files
MP3 · M4A · WAV · MP4 · MOV + moremax 2 GB · up to 20 filesOr paste a YouTube link
How it works
- 01
Save the memo as a file
iPhone: in Voice Memos, tap the recording, tap the More button (•••), tap Share, then Save to Files. Android: open the recording in your recorder app and use Share or Export to save the audio file.
- 02
Upload it here
Tap the upload area, choose Browse on iPhone or Files on Android, and pick the recording. Sign in with Google or Microsoft. New accounts get 10 free minutes, no card needed.
- 03
Copy the text
Copy the transcript or summary into Notes, an email or a document.
Getting clean transcripts from phone recordings
- Put the phone close to whoever is speaking and on a soft surface. That cuts table knocks and echo, which cause more errors than the phone's microphone does.
- Voice Memos saves compact M4A files in its default compressed quality, so even an hour-long recording uploads quickly over mobile data.
- Long lectures and meetings are fine. You're charged by the recording's length, and files can be up to 2 GB.
- Recording other people? Check the consent rules where you are, since some places require everyone's permission.
SafeScriber at a glance
| File formats | MP3, M4A, WAV, AAC, OGG, FLAC, MP4, MOV, WEBM and more |
|---|---|
| File size | Up to 2 GB per file, 20 files at once |
| YouTube | Public and unlisted video links |
| What you get | Transcript and AI summary to copy; MP3 audio for YouTube links |
| Storage | Processed in memory and deleted immediately; transcripts not stored |
| Training | Your recordings are never used to train models |
| Price | 10 free minutes, then from $4.99 for 100 minutes. No subscription; minutes never expire |
Frequently asked questions
Why can't I see my memo in the file picker?
Voice Memos keeps recordings inside the app. Use Share, then Save to Files, and the recording will appear when you tap Browse.
Can I upload straight from my phone?
Yes. SafeScriber works in Safari and Chrome on iPhone and Android; no app is needed.
Which Android recordings work?
Common recorder formats including M4A, AAC, 3GP, AMR, OGG and MP3.
Can SafeScriber record audio for me?
No. It transcribes recordings you already have, so record with your phone's recorder app first.
Do you store my recordings?
No. Recordings are processed in memory and deleted immediately after transcription, and transcripts aren't stored on our servers.
How much does it cost?
New accounts get 10 free minutes. After that, bundles start at $4.99 for 100 minutes, with 500 minutes for $19.99 and 2,000 minutes for $59.99. There's no subscription and minutes never expire.
More ways to transcribe
Further reading: Transcribing lectures · Recording audio for better transcripts