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Works directly with files from iPhone Voice Memos, Android recorders, and Zoom or Teams audio exports.
M4A to Text
Convert M4A to Text Online
Transcribe iPhone voice memos, Zoom audio, and other M4A recordings into clean, editable text. Download a TXT transcript, or SRT subtitles with timestamps.
iPhone Voice MemosM4A · AAC · MP3 · WAVUp to 30 min / 500 MBTXT · SRT · VTT
♪Voice Memo 042.m4a.txttranscript.txt
Voice memo
00:00:0708:16
The budget stays the same, but they'd like two extra social videos in the package.
Text transcript
transcript.txt
Quick notes from today's client call. They want the launch moved to the second week of March.
The budget stays the same, but they'd like two extra social videos in the package.
Action items: update the timeline, send a revised quote, and book the studio.
Follow up with Sarah on Friday about the final script.
.txt00:00:07 --> 00:00:13Plain text download
How M4A to text transcription works
Your M4A file is decoded right in the browser, the speech is sent in short segments to an AI speech recognizer, and the result comes back as an editable transcript you can download as plain text.
Step 1
Upload your M4A
Choose a voice memo or M4A recording up to 30 minutes and 500 MB. MP3, WAV, and OGG work too.
Step 2
AI transcription
Speech recognition turns the audio into text with timestamps. On credit plans, transcription costs 1 credit per second of audio.
Step 3
Download the transcript
Review and edit the text, optionally translate it into 40+ languages, then download TXT, SRT, or VTT.
What is an M4A to text converter?
M4A is the AAC audio format used by the iPhone Voice Memos app, many Android recorders, Zoom and Teams audio exports, and iTunes. An M4A to text converter listens to that recording and writes down what was said, so you can search, copy, and share it instead of scrubbing through audio.
Here the output is a clean TXT transcript grouped into paragraphs at natural pauses. Because the transcript keeps timing under the hood, you can also export SRT or VTT if the recording later becomes part of a video.
Tips for transcribing M4A recordings
A few small habits make voice memo transcripts noticeably cleaner.
- • Share voice memos from the iPhone Voice Memos app via Save to Files or AirDrop to get the .m4a file onto your computer.
- • Record close to the speaker and away from fans or traffic — clearer audio means fewer corrections.
- • If you know the spoken language, select it instead of auto detect for better accuracy.
- • Split recordings longer than 30 minutes into parts before uploading.
M4A to text features
Built for people who search “m4a to text” or “voice memo to text” and want readable notes fast.
Clean paragraphs
The TXT export groups sentences into paragraphs at natural pauses, so it reads like notes rather than subtitle fragments.
Auto language detection
Recognizes the spoken language automatically, or set it yourself for English, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and more.
Translate the transcript
Need the notes in another language? Translate the transcript into English or 40+ other languages in one step.
Timestamps when you need them
The same result can be downloaded as SRT or VTT if the recording ends up in a video.
Private by design
The file is decoded in your browser and we don't store your recordings after transcription.
Who converts M4A to text?
Anyone who records first and writes later.
Meetings and calls
Turn recorded calls and meetings into searchable notes and action items.
Interviews and research
Journalists, students, and researchers can transcribe interviews instead of typing them by hand.
Ideas on the go
Speak notes, drafts, or to-do lists into Voice Memos and convert them to text later.
Quick guide: transcribe an M4A file
Follow these steps if you searched for “convert m4a to text,” “transcribe voice memo,” or “m4a transcription.”
- 1. Get the M4A file. On iPhone, open Voice Memos, tap the recording, then choose Share → Save to Files (or AirDrop it to your Mac). Any M4A under 30 minutes and 500 MB works.
- 2. Upload and sign in. Upload the file on this page and sign in with Google. New accounts get 300 free credits — about 5 minutes of audio.
- 3. Generate the transcript. Keep auto detect or pick the spoken language, then click Generate. Choose a translation target if you need the text in another language.
- 4. Download TXT. Fix any words in the editor, then download the TXT transcript — or SRT/VTT if you need timestamps.
M4A to text FAQ
Answers about transcribing M4A files and voice memos.
- How do I convert M4A to text?
- Upload your M4A file on this page, sign in with Google, click Generate in the Audio Transcription workspace, and download the transcript as TXT. Everything runs online in your browser.
- Can I transcribe iPhone Voice Memos?
- Yes. Voice Memos are saved as M4A. Share the recording to Files or AirDrop it to your computer, then upload it here.
- What languages are supported?
- The spoken language can be detected automatically or chosen manually — including English, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, French, German, and more. The transcript can then be translated into 40+ languages.
- Is there a length or size limit?
- Each file can be up to 30 minutes long and up to 500 MB. For longer recordings, split the file into parts first.
- How much does it cost?
- Transcription uses 1 credit per second of audio. New accounts get 300 free credits (about 5 minutes). After that you can buy credits or choose a subscription on the Pricing page.
- Do you keep my recordings?
- No. The audio is decoded in your browser, only what's needed for speech recognition is sent for processing, and we don't store your recordings.
Ready to turn your M4A into text?
Upload a voice memo or recording and get an editable transcript in minutes.