How To Transcribe Voice Memos On iPhone: A Step-by-Step Guide?

To transcribe iPhone Voice Memos into text, you can follow these step-by-step instructions using various approaches:

With Siri (For iOS 14 or Later)

1. Ensure your iPhone has Siri enabled and you're using iOS 14 or a later version.
2. Select the voice memo you want to transcribe in the "Voice Memos" app.
3. Activate Siri and say, "Transcribe my voice memo" or "Convert my voice memo to text."

Siri will automatically transcribe the selected voice memo for you.

Using Voice Memos App on macOS

1. Connect your iPhone to your Mac.
2. Open the "Voice Memos" app on your iPhone and select the recording to transcribe.
3. Click the ellipses (three dots) at the bottom left corner of the selected voice memo and choose "Share" or "Apple Sharing Sheet."
4. Choose "AirDrop" or "Save to Files" to transfer the voice memo to your Mac.
5. On your Mac, open the Voice Memos app and select "Transcribe" for the transferred recording.

Using Third-Party Apps (Examples: Otter, TranscribeMe, Rev Voice Recorder)

1. Download and install a third-party voice recorder app from the App Store, such as Otter, TranscribeMe, or Rev Voice Recorder.
2. Open the Voice Memos app on your iPhone, select the recording, and use options such as AirDrop, Apple Sharing Sheet, or a cloud storage app to transfer the voice memo.
3. Open the downloaded third-party app and locate the option for importing or uploading audio files.
4. Upload the transferred audio file to the app and wait for the transcription process to complete.

Remember to follow best practices like:

• Ensure the recording is clear, without background noise and distortions.
• Records in a language supported by the app (and adjust settings if necessary).

These steps apply to apps like Otter, TranscribeMe, and Rev Voice Recorder.