How to turn M4A into text
- Drop the file above or choose it. No conversion needed.
- Wait a few minutes. Keep the tab open. Long files are split by the browser, and you upload once.
- Read the result and copy it, or download TXT, SRT or VTT.
One file up to 30 minutes needs no sign-up. For longer ones, sign in.
Where M4A files come from
- iPhone Voice Memos. See transcribe voice memos for how to get one off your phone.
- Many handheld recorders and phone apps.
What you get
Text with punctuation, speaker labels, and timing. Copy it or download it. You can copy the text or download TXT, SRT or VTT. There is no translation.
To keep the transcript next to the audio, tap a sentence to hear it, search and ask AI, import the file into a note in My notes.
If your file won't upload
We accept MP3, M4A, WAV, OGG, FLAC, AAC, WebM, MP4 and MOV. Convert MKV, AVI, WMA, AMR and .opus files to MP3 first. See mp3 to text.
What it costs
Nothing is for sale right now. Every account that signs in has Pro free until January, with up to 10 hours of transcription a month and no card.
Tips for a clean result
- Hold the phone close to the speaker and keep the room quiet.
- Skim the text before you rely on it, especially names and numbers.
- For long recordings, keep the screen awake while the upload runs.
Privacy
Audio goes to ElevenLabs in the US only to be transcribed. Free homepage transcripts aren't stored, only shown in your tab.
FAQ
Is M4A the same as AAC? M4A is a container, usually holding AAC audio. We accept both.
What languages? The upload on this page transcribes English. In My notes you can set the recording language in Settings (English, French, German, Spanish, Italian and eight Central European languages).
Can I transcribe several files? Without an account you get one free file. With an account you can add many, within 10 hours a month.