Quick answer
To transcribe a voice memo on iPhone, open the recording in Voice Memos, tap Share and choose NoteCube. The file is imported and transcribed. You get a speaker-labeled transcript, a summary and next steps. Your first 60 cumulative minutes are free.
How it works
Share from Voice Memos to NoteCube
In Voice Memos, open a recording, tap Share and pick NoteCube from the row of apps. On Android, share an audio or video file from your recorder or a chat app to NoteCube the same way.
Or import it from NoteCube
If the file is already in your Files app, tap the record button on Home and choose “Import a file”. Audio and video files both work. If you aren’t signed in yet, the import continues after you sign in.
Let it transcribe
Long files take a few minutes. It keeps going if you close the app and shows up in your records when ready.
Read, replay and share
Tap any line in the transcript to replay that moment. A summary and next steps — or, for a class, the expressions you learned — are created alongside.
More than a block of text
Plain transcription leaves you with one long paragraph. NoteCube splits it by speaker and timestamp so you can find a moment and hear it again.
Results match the recording: decisions and next steps for meetings, new and mixed-up expressions for classes, a short summary for memos.
Mixed Korean and English? Fine.
A Korean lecture with English terms or an English meeting with Korean side talk can both be transcribed. Names and jargon can be misheard, so check important parts against the recording.
Where files are stored
Recordings and results are stored on servers to provide transcription and summaries; NoteCube is not an on-device-only service. See the Privacy Policy for details.
Files you can import
| Source | Examples | Note |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone Voice Memos | .m4a | Share → NoteCube |
| Audio files | .mp3 · .wav · .aac · .caf | Recorder apps, files from chat or email |
| Video | .mp4 · .mov | Speech in the video is transcribed |
| Android recorders | .m4a · .3gp · .amr | Built-in recorder files |
Frequently asked questions
How much can I transcribe for free?
Your first 60 cumulative minutes of transcription are free — once, not every month. Summaries of transcribed content stay free on every plan.
Can I transcribe recordings longer than an hour?
Yes. Minutes beyond your free allowance need Pro or credits. Pro includes 300 transcription minutes per month.
What about files on my computer?
Move the file to your phone (AirDrop, chat, cloud drive), then share it to NoteCube or pick it with “Import a file”.
Can I copy the transcript elsewhere?
Yes. From a record’s More tab you can send the full transcript or the summary to Notes, Mail or a chat app.
Doesn’t iPhone Voice Memos already transcribe?
Yes. Since iOS 18, Voice Memos shows transcripts on iPhone 12 or later, in languages including English and Korean. If you only need the words, that may be enough. Import into NoteCube when you want speakers separated, tap-to-replay timestamps, and a summary with next steps.
Can I transcribe a phone call recording?
Yes. On iOS 18.1 or later, record the call in the Phone app, then share or save the audio from Notes and import it into NoteCube. Samsung Galaxy call recordings can be imported the same way.
Sources
- Apple Support — View a transcription in Voice Memos (checked 2026-10-03)
- Apple Support — Export a Voice Memos recording to Files (checked 2026-10-03)
- Apple Support — Share a Voice Memos recording (checked 2026-10-07)
Try it with your next recording
Your first 60 cumulative minutes of transcription are free. Available on iPhone and Android.
Last reviewed October 7, 2026
