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Turn voice recordings into journal text

A recording keeps the sound of a memory. Speech recognition can also provide text that you can review alongside it; the audio and transcript are different parts of the entry.

How to get started

  1. Start a voice entry and allow microphone access when asked.
  2. If you want speech recognition, review the separate Speech Recognition permission request.
  3. Finish recording and review any recognized text before saving.
  4. Replay the audio when you need to check a word, name or phrase.
Voice Notes journal with a saved recording, waveform and written sample entry.
A voice memory in its journal. The audio remains available through its play control; review recognized text separately. View full screenshot

Check the words before relying on them

Recognition can miss names, accents, quiet words or overlapping voices. Read the result and correct saved entry text as needed using the writing and editing guide.

A missing or incomplete transcript does not by itself mean the recording has been lost. Try the entry’s play control and keep the audio while troubleshooting.

Voice entry with play control, waveform, a 28-second duration and sample text.
Listen to a saved recording. Use the play control beside the waveform to hear the saved audio. View full screenshot

Permissions and availability

Microphone access and Speech Recognition are separate permissions. Review them in the device’s settings if recording works but recognition does not. Availability depends on the speech service, language and device conditions; do not assume every language or offline situation will work.

Keep a recording intact if an interruption stops transcription. See the privacy policy for the app’s explanation of permissions and data handling.

Recordings made on Apple Watch

Transferred Watch recordings can be transcribed on iPhone when Speech Recognition permission is already authorized. Let the audio transfer finish before expecting a transcript.

If the recording itself has not arrived, follow Watch transfer troubleshooting.

Screenshots use sample content. Labels and available controls can vary by app version and device.