---
title: "M4A to Text - Transcribe iPhone & Voice Memo Audio | Speecho"
description: "Convert M4A audio to text online - no format conversion needed. Transcribe iPhone Voice Memos, dictations and recordings with timestamps in 99 languages."
canonical: "https://speecho.app/m4a-to-text/"
language: "en"
publisher: "Speecho"
---
M4A → text

# M4A to text - no conversion required.

M4A is what iPhones, iPads and Macs record by default. Upload it as-is - Speecho transcribes M4A natively, so you skip the "convert to MP3 first" dance entirely.

[Upload an M4A →](https://my.speecho.app)

No subscription. From $0.83/hour of audio. Credits never expire.

[Watch the full tutorial on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VUGfwEwmSo)

## Where M4A files come from

If it was recorded on an Apple device, it's probably M4A.

### iPhone Voice Memos

Share a memo from the Voice Memos app, upload it, and get clean text with timestamps - ideas, meetings, lectures captured on the go.

### Dictations & notes

Long-form dictation becomes editable text. An AI summary pulls out the key points so you don't re-listen to yourself.

### Interviews & calls

Recordings from QuickTime, GarageBand or call-recording apps transcribe with optional speaker labels for multi-voice audio.

## Pay only for what you use

Top up once. Credits never expire. No subscription. One wallet for transcription, scans and captions.

New accounts get 15 free minutes to try - credits work for scans and captions too.

$5

2,400 credits

≈ 4h audio

Most popular

$10

6,000 credits

≈ 10h audio

$25

15,000 credits

+1,800 bonus credits

≈ 28h audio

$50

30,000 credits

+6,000 bonus credits

≈ 60h audio

✓ 99 languages ✓ AI summary ✓ Translation to 18 languages ✓ TXT, SRT, VTT, Word, PDF export

[Get started →](https://my.speecho.app) [See full pricing →](https://speecho.app/#pricing)

## Frequently asked questions

Not covered here? [Ask us](https://speecho.app/contact/), we usually reply within a business day.

**How do I convert an M4A file to text?**

Upload the M4A directly to Speecho - no conversion to MP3 needed. The AI transcribes it in minutes and you can copy the text, download it with timestamps, summarize it or translate it.

**How do I transcribe an iPhone Voice Memo?**

In the Voice Memos app, tap Share on your recording and save or send the file (it is an M4A). Then upload it to Speecho in your browser - on the phone itself or on your computer - and the transcript is ready in minutes.

**Do I need to convert M4A to MP3 first?**

No. Speecho accepts M4A natively, along with MP3, WAV and WebM. Converting first only costs you time and audio quality.

**How accurate is M4A transcription?**

M4A from Apple devices is typically high-quality audio, which makes transcription very accurate. Accents and moderate background noise are handled well, and the glossary helps with names and special terms.

**What does it cost?**

From $0.83 to $1.25 per hour of audio, pay-as-you-go. A typical 5-minute voice memo costs about 7–10 cents. No subscription, credits never expire.

## From Voice Memo to text in minutes.

Upload M4A as-is - no converters, no subscription.

[Transcribe M4A →](https://my.speecho.app)