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Voicemail to Text

If you need to convert voicemail to text, save the message as a file and upload it here; this voicemail to text converter lets you read a name or number instead of replaying a message three times. You get the transcript directly in the workspace, with 30 minutes free without an account.

How it works

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    Save the voicemail as a file

    Open voicemail in the iPhone Phone app, select a message, and use Share to save it as an audio file such as .m4a. Many carriers offer voicemail-to-email, sending the message as an .mp3 or .wav attachment; Google Voice lets you download any message as an .mp3.

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    Upload it here

    Drag the file into the uploader or choose it from your device. Voicemail messages are usually only a few dozen seconds long, so the 30-minute guest allowance is enough for a typical message.

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    Read, copy, or download

    Read the voicemail transcription on the page, copy the text, or use the export options described on the pricing page.

How to get the voicemail file on iPhone, Android, and Google Voice

The exact save command varies by phone and carrier, but these are the common paths:

  • iPhone voicemail: open the message, tap Share, and save it as an .m4a file. The saved file is usually in Files.
  • iPhone carrier voicemail (Visual Voicemail): some carriers also sync messages to email or send them as attachments, commonly .mp3 or .wav.
  • Android: voicemail export formats vary by manufacturer; .amr is common, and .mp3 or .ogg can also appear. Save the file to the phone and upload it.
  • Google Voice: each voicemail message can be downloaded as an .mp3 file.
  • Carrier voicemail-to-email: turn it on in the carrier's web account, then download the message attachment from your email.

This page transcribes files you have already saved. It does not connect to your phone line or retrieve messages from a carrier.

Why people turn a voicemail into text

A voicemail is a message someone else left you. Turning a voicemail message to text makes its details easier to keep, search, and share.

Read it instead of replaying it

Scan the message for a name, address, or number without listening through the same clip again.

Keep a copy before the mailbox deletes it

Save a text version alongside the original file when a carrier mailbox has limited history.

Customer and client messages as a written log

Keep a searchable record of requests and follow-ups without retyping the whole message.

Accessibility — read instead of listen

A transcript gives you another way to understand a message when listening is difficult or inconvenient.

Payment, landlord, and legal records

Keep important details in writing, then compare names, dates, and amounts with the original audio.

When the recording is hard to hear

Phone recordings are compressed narrowband audio. A message recorded in a quiet setting can transcribe well, while background noise, fast or unclear speech, and strong accents can make the result harder to follow.

For names, numbers, payment details, or other important facts, listen to the original once while checking the text and correct anything that does not match.

FAQ

Voicemail to Text FAQ

How do I get my voicemail as text?

Save the voicemail as an audio file, upload it here, and wait for the transcript to finish. You can read and copy the result on the page or choose an export option.

How do I save a voicemail as an audio file?

On iPhone, open the Phone app's voicemail, open the message, and use Share to save it as an .m4a file. Many carriers offer voicemail-to-email with an .mp3 or .wav attachment, and Google Voice lets you download each message as an .mp3. Upload the saved file here; this page transcribes a file you already have and does not connect to your phone line.

Can I transcribe an .amr file from an Android phone?

Yes. .amr is on the accepted upload list, but browsers cannot inspect it, so the cold-format ceiling is 200 MB per file. The anonymous plan's 100 MB file limit still applies; check the uploader for your account's allowance.

Is voicemail to text free?

You can start without an account with the anonymous trial, which includes 30 minutes in total, up to 30 minutes per file. A Free account has 60 minutes per month with its own plan limits; see the pricing page for current details. Voicemail messages are usually short enough to fit within the guest allowance.

How accurate is the transcript of phone-quality audio?

Phone audio is a compressed, narrowband signal, so a voicemail recorded in a quiet setting can produce a clear transcript. Noise, fast or unclear speech, and strong accents can make details harder to recognize, so compare names, numbers, and other important points with the audio.

Which file formats can I upload?

Use the current Supported uploads list on the home page as the source of truth. Voicemail files commonly arrive as M4A, MP3, WAV, or AMR, but the extension must appear in that list before you upload it.

Where are my files stored?

Files are used to create the transcript. Anonymous uploads are removed after 30 days, and Free-plan audio is scheduled for removal after 30 days. Read the Privacy Policy for the complete retention details.