How to transcribe a phone call on iPhone

Record the call on iPhone

1. During a call, tap the record button at the top left of the call screen (available on recent iOS versions in many regions).
2. Both participants hear an announcement that the call is being recorded.
3. When the call ends, the recording is saved to the Notes app in a “Call Recordings” folder.

Laws on recording calls differ by country and state. Always get the other person’s consent.

Save the audio and transcribe it

1. Open the note with the call recording.
2. Touch and hold the audio attachment, then choose Share (or Save Audio to Files).
3. Choose Transcribe.ai, pick the language and tap Transcribe.
4. Rename the speakers, for example “Me” and “Client”.

Why transcribe calls with Transcribe+

• Speakers and timestamps for every line, so you know who promised what.
• 120 languages, including calls in a language you only half understand.
• Export to PDF or DOCX to attach to a CRM, a case file or an email.
• Synced to your Mac to write the follow-up email at your desk.
• Ask Claude to summarise the call and draft the follow-up via MCP.

Other call sources

WhatsApp, Telegram and FaceTime calls can’t be recorded by iOS, but you can record a speakerphone call with a second device or a Mac. Calls recorded by apps such as TapeACall, Rev Call Recorder or your company’s phone system can be exported as audio and shared to Transcribe+ in the same way.

Try it on your own recording

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