NoteCube한국어Quick answer
To record audio on iPhone, open Voice Memos (in the Utilities folder) and tap the red Record button; tap it again to stop. The recording saves as "New Recording" or your location name, and you can tap the name to rename it. To record a phone call, use Call Recording in the Phone app on iOS 18.1 or later.
How it works
Open Voice Memos
It is in the Utilities folder. If you use it often, move it to your Home Screen.
Tap the red button to record
If the sound is quiet, move the phone closer to whoever is speaking. An orange dot at the top of the screen shows the microphone is in use.
Pause and resume
Swipe up from the top of the waveform for the detailed view. Stop there, tap Resume to continue the same recording, and tap Done to save.
Rename and save the file
Tap the recording, then tap its name to change it. To use it elsewhere, tap More (…) → Share → Save to Files, which saves an .m4a file.
Better sound and less background noise
In a noisy room, open Control Center while Voice Memos is open, tap Voice Memos at the top and choose Voice Isolation to filter out background sound. Choose Wide Spectrum to keep the surroundings in; it is not available on every model.
Settings → Apps → Voice Memos → Recording Mode lets you pick Mono, Stereo or Spatial Audio. For transcribing a conversation, any of them works; the distance between the speaker and the phone matters more.
To mute the start and stop tones, turn on Silent mode.
Can I use other apps while recording?
Yes. Go to the Home Screen and open another app and the recording continues. On supported models you can see it in the Dynamic Island.
If the other app starts playing audio, Voice Memos stops recording. During a long meeting or lecture, avoid playing videos or music.
How to turn an iPhone recording into text
On iOS 18 or later and iPhone 12 or later, Voice Memos shows a transcript, in languages including English and Korean. Tap the recording, then More (…) → View Transcript or Copy Transcript. If you only need the words, that may be enough.
For meetings and classes, where who said what and what was decided matter, try NoteCube. Import the saved file or record in NoteCube from the start to get a transcript with speakers and timestamps, plus a summary and next steps. Tap any line to replay that moment.
Phone calls work differently
Voice Memos cannot record phone calls. From iOS 18.1, use Call Recording in the Phone app; recordings save to the Call Recordings folder in Notes, and both people hear an announcement. See the iPhone call recording guide for the steps and consent notes.
Ways to record on iPhone
| What | App | Transcript | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-person talks, lectures, ideas | Voice Memos | View Transcript (iOS 18+, iPhone 12+) | Stops if another app plays audio |
| Phone calls | Phone → Call Recording | Transcript in Notes | iOS 18.1+, both sides hear a notice |
| Quick audio inside a note | Notes → Attachments → Record Audio | Transcript in the note | iPhone 12+ |
| Meeting or class records | NoteCube | Live transcript with speakers and times | Summary and next steps, first 60 min free |
Frequently asked questions
Where are iPhone recordings saved?
In the Voice Memos app. With Voice Memos turned on in iCloud settings, they appear on your iPhone, iPad and Mac signed in to the same Apple Account. To get a file, use Share → Save to Files.
What file format does Voice Memos use?
Exports are .m4a by default. If you choose Editable in the share options, the file is saved in QuickTime audio format.
Does the other person get notified when I record?
Call Recording in the Phone app plays a notice to both people. Voice Memos shows an orange dot on your own screen while the microphone is on; Apple describes no notice to anyone else. Either way, tell the people you are talking with first; consent rules differ by country and US state.
Can I record a long meeting?
Voice Memos can, but it stops if another app plays audio. NoteCube has no recording time limit and keeps recording with the screen off. If your free transcription minutes run out, recording continues and only the live transcript pauses.
Can I get a summary of the recording?
On devices with Apple Intelligence, Writing Tools can summarize a Voice Memos transcript. In NoteCube, meetings become decisions and next steps and classes become new expressions and lines to review. Summaries are free on every plan.
Sources
- Apple Support — Make a recording in Voice Memos on iPhone (checked 2026-10-04)
- Apple Support — View a transcription in Voice Memos (checked 2026-10-03)
- Apple Support — Export a Voice Memos recording to Files (checked 2026-10-03)
- Apple Support — Record and transcribe a call on iPhone (checked 2026-10-03)
Try it with your next recording
Your first 60 cumulative minutes of transcription are free. Available on iPhone and Android.
Last reviewed October 4, 2026