How To Transcribe Notes in Multiple Languages with Apple Intelligence

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If you often record audio during meetings or classes using the Notes app on your iPhone, you might want to turn those recordings into written transcripts. With Apple’s built-in transcription feature, you can do this easily, but there’s a catch— it only works if the speaker is talking in English. If the speaker speaks in another language, like Portuguese, Spanish, or any language other than English, Apple’s transcription won’t be able to convert the audio into text.

So, what’s the workaround? Here’s a simple solution:

First, try changing your iPhone’s language setting to match the language being spoken in the recording. For example, if someone is speaking Portuguese, switch your phone’s language to Portuguese. Record the audio again, and then use the Notes app or the built-in transcription feature. This way, your iPhone will be able to understand and transcribe the audio correctly. Remember to switch back to your preferred language after you’re done.

However, there’s a better option. If your goal is to get a transcription regardless of the language spoken, you can use ChatGPT or similar AI tools. These tools can listen to audio recordings and produce a transcript in any language, not just English. Keep in mind, sometimes these tools might experience bugs or glitches that prevent them from working perfectly, which can lead to losing part of the conversation or getting an incomplete transcript.

A smart way to avoid these issues is to record your audio as usual and then upload it for transcription using AI tools like ChatGPT. This method often gives more accurate results in multiple languages and helps you keep the entire context of what was said.

If you’ve faced similar issues or have found other solutions, sharing your experience can help others who need to transcribe audio recordings in different languages.