Getting a voicemail into a file
Most phones and carriers let you save or share a voicemail as an audio file, often an M4A or MP3, through the messages or voicemail screen. Send that file to your computer or cloud drive, then drop it into the upload box above to transcribe it.
Because voicemails are short, they are among the fastest things to transcribe here, typically finishing a couple of minutes after upload. That makes it easy to keep a written copy of an important message, a phone number, or an address that was rattled off too quickly to catch.
Why a written voicemail helps
Text is searchable and easy to forward, so a transcribed voicemail can go straight into an email, a ticket, or your notes without anyone having to relisten. It is also far easier to reread a mumbled number than to scrub back to it in audio.
Export TXT for a plain copy you can paste anywhere, and the timestamp lets you find a spot in the original if the recording was long or unclear. DOCX export is available on Pro when you want a formatted record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I save a voicemail as a file to upload?
On most phones you can share a voicemail from the messages or voicemail screen, which saves it as an audio file you then send to your computer for upload.
How fast does a voicemail transcribe?
Voicemails are short, so they move through the queue quickly and usually finish within a couple of minutes of upload. Message length and queue load set the exact timing.
Can I read a voicemail without creating an account?
Yes. Your first file is free with no signup, which is plenty for a single voicemail since it sits well under the ten minute and fifty megabyte limits.