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Transcribe Any Audio File
to text in seconds
Drop a voice note, audio clip, or file and get a clean transcript instantly. No need to hit play.
ToneMate transcribes audio files directly—drag and drop, paste from clipboard, or pick a file. Perfect for WhatsApp voice notes, Telegram messages, or any recording you need to read instead of listen to.
Read audio without listening
Drop, paste, or pick
Drag any audio file into the window, paste from clipboard, or browse your device.
Any messaging app
Works with WhatsApp, Telegram, and audio from any app or recorder.
Instantly readable
Get clean, editable text in seconds without pressing play.
Convert any audio file to text — without pressing play
ToneMate lets you convert any audio file to text in seconds. Drag it into the panel, paste it from your clipboard, or pick it from your Mac — no complex setup, no transcription service subscription, no waiting. Support includes MP3, MP4, M4A, OGG, WAV, OPUS, and the formats used by WhatsApp and Telegram voice notes.
This feature was built for real work situations: reading a WhatsApp voice note while you're in a call (no headphones needed), catching up on a Telegram audio message silently, or turning a recorded customer call or interview into searchable, editable text. ToneMate uses the same AI that powers its live dictation — meaning you get accurate, punctuated transcripts even from noisy recordings.
Once you have the text, chain it to other actions: summarize a long meeting, rewrite a rough dictation into a polished email, or translate it to another language. Everything stays in your Mac, with no subscription required.
From audio file to clean text in four steps
1. Open with a shortcut
Press the shortcut to open the audio file transcription panel.
2. Add your audio
Drag a file into the window, paste it from your clipboard, or pick it from your device.
3. AI transcribes
ToneMate processes the file and delivers an accurate, readable transcript.
4. Use the result
Copy the text, edit it, or chain it with Summarize, Rewrite, or Translate.
When reading beats listening
Voice notes in meetings
Transcribe a WhatsApp or Telegram voice note while you're in a call—no headphones needed.
Meeting recordings
Convert recorded meetings into searchable, readable transcripts.
Interviews and calls
Turn recorded calls or interviews into editable text you can work with.
Podcast and audio clips
Extract quotes, highlights, and key moments from any audio file.
Get the most accurate transcriptions
Set the correct language before transcribing for the best results.
WhatsApp and Telegram voice notes can be pasted directly from your clipboard.
Shorter files transcribe faster—split long recordings if needed.
Chain with Summarize to get a quick recap of long audio.
Use Translate after transcription to convert content into another language.
Everything you need to know about AI audio transcription on Mac
What audio formats does ToneMate support?
ToneMate supports the most common audio formats: MP3, MP4, M4A, OGG, WAV, OPUS, and WEBM. This includes files exported from WhatsApp, Telegram, Voice Memos, Zoom, Teams, and most recording apps. If you can play it on your Mac, ToneMate can transcribe it.
Can I paste a WhatsApp or Telegram voice note directly?
Yes. In most cases you can copy the audio file from WhatsApp Web, Telegram Desktop, or your Downloads folder and paste it directly into the ToneMate panel. You can also drag the file from Finder or the file manager of any app.
Does it work without an internet connection?
Yes, when using local AI models. ToneMate uses local models that can run entirely on your Mac without sending data to any server. For faster transcription of large files, you can switch to a cloud model, but local mode gives you full privacy and offline capability.
How accurate is the transcription?
Very accurate. ToneMate uses state-of-the-art open-source transcription AI. It handles accents, background noise, and multiple languages well. For best results, ensure the audio quality is reasonable — phone calls and voice memos work great.
Can I transcribe long recordings like meetings or interviews?
Yes. ToneMate is designed to handle recordings of varying lengths. Very long files (over 30 minutes) may take a bit longer to process locally. Once transcribed, you can chain the output to Summarize to instantly get a structured recap of the key points.
What can I do with the transcript after?
You can copy the raw text, edit it in place, or chain it to other ToneMate actions: use Summarize to get a meeting summary, Rewrite to clean up rough dictation, or Translate to convert the transcript to another language. All without leaving your current Mac app.
Stop listening. Start reading.
Drop any audio file — voice note, recording, interview — and get clean, accurate text in seconds. No subscription.