On-device voice transcription

Search what was said in voice messages.

TextTrace transcribes supported voice messages on device with Apple Speech. Find a word or topic in the transcript, then return to the retained audio when the exact wording matters.

Available on the App Store for iPhone and iPad.

See the app

A clear path from chat to file.

  • Bring it in
  • Check the details
  • Export the result
TextTrace app screen

Designed for review

Transcripts sit alongside the message record and can be searched with people, dates, attachments, and other text.

Speech recognition can mishear names, accents, overlapping speech, or noisy audio. The transcript is an aid—not a replacement for listening to the source.

What you need

  • A supported audio attachment in the selected record
  • The relevant Apple Speech language pack available on the device
  • Time to review important passages against the audio

Questions, answered precisely

Frequently asked questions

Are voice messages uploaded for transcription?

TextTrace’s voice-message transcription uses Apple Speech on device.

Can every language be transcribed?

Availability depends on the Apple Speech languages and language packs supported by your device.

Does TextTrace bypass encrypted iPhone backups?

No. The Mac importer reads only unencrypted Finder or iTunes backups. TextTrace does not bypass backup encryption.

Does a checksum make an export legally admissible?

No. A SHA-256 checksum can help you check whether a file changed. It does not establish authenticity, completeness, admissibility, or legal sufficiency.

TextTrace

Turn the conversation into something you can use.

Import it. Check it. Search it. Export the format your next step needs.