How to transcribe an audio note on Android

Transcribing audio notes with Circleback on Android

Transcription converts spoken words into searchable, shareable text. It makes information more accessible, easier to organize, and faster to review than audio recordings. For Android users, Circleback offers a straightforward way to transcribe audio notes with useful organization features.

Why transcribe audio notes?

Text is more practical than audio in many ways:

You can search through text to find specific information
Transcribed notes can be organized by topic or project
Reading is typically faster than listening when reviewing information
Text notes are easier to share and collaborate on with others

Using Circleback to transcribe audio notes on Android

Step 1: Download the Circleback Android app

Get the Circleback app from the Google Play Store. The Android version has the same transcription features as other platforms.

Step 2: Set up your account

Create an account or log in with Google or Apple credentials. There's a 7-day free trial to test the transcription quality.

Step 3: Recording and transcribing in-person audio

Circleback can record and identify different speakers in conversations:

Open the app on your Android device
Tap the recording button to start capturing audio
Speak clearly into your phone's microphone
Tap the stop button when finished
The app will automatically transcribe your audio note

Step 4: Accessing your transcribed notes

After processing, your notes will appear with:

A formatted transcript
Automatically detected action items
Key insights from the recording
Search functionality for finding specific information

If you recorded a brainstorming session about a marketing campaign, the app would transcribe everything and highlight key decisions like "Emma to confirm primary colors with Nick by Friday."