Turn M4A voice recordings into meeting notes.
Upload an M4A audio file, including an exported voice memo, to get a searchable transcript, AI summary and action items in note1.
In your workspace: New meeting → Upload recording.
Private to you by default
Site visit debrief.m4a
Imported recording · Example after processing
Meeting summary
The team requested a clearer checklist for the next site visit. A revised version will be shared on Thursday.
From the transcript · 04:12
“The team needs a clearer checklist before the next visit. I’ll send the revised version to everyone on Thursday.”
Next step
Import a recording from Voice Memos.
Export your recorded interview or debrief from Voice Memos, then upload the file to note1. Read its transcript and notes alongside your other meetings.
Export the voice memo as a file
In Apple Voice Memos, use the recording’s Share action and save it to Files or transfer it to your computer. Select the exported M4A in note1.
Use the original M4A
M4A is supported directly. You do not need to convert your voice memo to MP3 or rename its extension before importing it.
Check voices recorded at a distance
Phone microphones may pick up nearby voices more clearly than people across the room. Review names and important details in the transcript.
How to convert M4A to text with note1
Each upload creates one meeting with its own transcript, summary and action items.
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Choose the recording
Open Upload recording in your workspace and select your audio file. Check the displayed file-size limit before submitting.
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Choose your settings
Name the meeting, select the transcription language and choose the summary type for your conversation.
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Review the result
After upload and processing, open the meeting to read the transcript, review the summary and check the action items.
Site visit debrief
What needs to happen next?
Share the revised site-visit checklist on Thursday.
Site visit debrief · Transcript 04:12
Search the transcript and check the answers.
After processing, ask note1 about the meeting and check its answers against the transcript. You can also search the meeting and review its action items.
Explore recording importsFrequently Asked Questions
SupportCan note1 transcribe M4A files?
Yes. M4A is an accepted audio format for recording imports. Select the file from your device, set the title and transcription preferences, then upload it for processing.
How do I turn an Apple Voice Memo into text?
Share or export the recording from Voice Memos to obtain the audio file. Open note1’s Upload recording form and select the exported M4A. The processed meeting includes the transcript and AI notes.
Does note1 automatically sync my Voice Memos?
No. This workflow is a manual file import. Export the recording you want to use and select it in note1; it does not connect to or sync your Voice Memos library.
Should I convert M4A to MP3 before uploading?
No. You can upload the M4A directly. Conversion is unnecessary and may reduce audio quality if it recompresses the recording.
Is my uploaded recording private?
Uploaded meetings are private to you by default. Audio is processed on the server, and access to the meeting follows note1’s workspace permissions.
What limits and usage charges apply?
The upload form shows your workspace’s current file-size limit. Submitting reserves one meeting allowance and uses normal storage, transfer and processing balances. Canceling a pending upload does not refund its meeting allowance or transfer usage.
How long does transcription take?
The transcript and notes are ready after the recording finishes uploading and processing. Processing time varies; there is no fixed turnaround for every file.
Upload your recording.
Open note1 and choose Upload recording from the new-meeting menu.
Transcribe audio and video files
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