What is M4A, and how do you transcribe it?
M4A (MPEG-4 Audio) is an audio format you'll typically find from Apple Voice Memos, iPhone recordings, and Music. Efficient AAC compression; the default capture format on Apple devices.
To turn it into text you don't need to convert anything first — upload the M4A file (or paste a link) and Whipscribe returns a clean transcript with speaker labels and per-word timestamps, exportable to TXT, SRT, VTT, or DOCX. Everything runs on private infrastructure that never hands your file to a third-party AI service.
How to transcribe M4A in 3 steps
Add your M4A
Upload the M4A file or paste a link. Free instant preview, no signup to try.
We process it
We read the audio and Whisper transcribes the speech privately.
Read & export
Speaker-labeled, timestamped text in minutes. Export TXT, SRT, VTT, or DOCX.
Frequently asked
How do I transcribe a M4A file?
Upload the M4A file or paste a link. Whipscribe reads the audio directly. You get timestamped, speaker-labeled text in minutes.
Do I need to convert it first?
No — Whipscribe reads M4A directly, so there's no need to convert to MP3 or WAV.
How much does it cost?
A pack from $4 (500 minutes) opens the full transcript. Preview any transcript instantly with no signup; a pack from $4 opens the full transcript, no account needed. After that, one-time credit packs: $8 for 1,000 minutes, $12 for 2,000 minutes or $24 for 5,000 minutes, and credits never expire.
Is my file private?
Yes — private infrastructure, never sent to a third-party transcription service, no training on uploads. Delete anytime.