Built for voice memos
Phone memos save as M4A. AirDrop one to your computer, drop it here, and read the transcript with no outside company involved.
You can also record on the page once your browser grants microphone access.
Students and freelancers use voice memos as a scratchpad. Turn that pile into text you can edit, without handing it to a website that keeps a copy.
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Sharing from iOS
In Voice Memos, share the file to Files or AirDrop it across, then open FreeAudioTranscription in a desktop browser.
FAQ
Does M4A to text work on iPhone?
Phone results vary. Desktop Chrome or Edge is the reliable path, though in-page recording sometimes works on mobile.
Can I use voice memos from my iPhone?
Yes. Export the memo as a file, then upload it here.
Is usage unlimited?
Yes. Transcribe as many files as you want.
Is this faster than OpenAI Whisper?
Yes. On typical files it finishes about 10 times faster, because recognition runs on your device instead of waiting on an upload to Whisper.
Do you use cookies?
No. FreeAudioTranscription does not set cookies. Theme, crash recovery, and a short timing hint stay in local storage on your device.
How can I support FreeAudioTranscription?
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