OGG to text on iPhone: transcribe .ogg files

You have an Android recording or a messaging-app export, and you need the words in it as text. You don’t need a converter, an mp3 tool, or a desktop app: transcription apps accept .ogg directly.

Short answer

Import the file into AI Transcribe (tap Import, choose Audio File, pick your .ogg file) and the transcript appears with timestamps and speaker labels. Files up to 3 hours are supported, and the format is converted internally, so no preparation is needed.

What is a .ogg file?

OGG is a container that usually holds Vorbis or Opus audio, common for Android voice recordings and some messaging exports. iPhones can’t play it natively, but transcription doesn’t need playback.

OGG to text, step by step

Get the file onto your iPhone (Files, Downloads, or shared from another app).
Open AI Transcribe and tap Import → Audio File.
Select the .ogg file. It’s converted and transcribed automatically, keep the app open while it processes.
Use Summarize or any of the 20+ AI tools on the result, or export the transcript as text or PDF.

On a Mac or in a browser

Import the .ogg file on your iPhone as above. AI Transcribe for Mac records calls and meetings with both sides captured. Sign in with your email and every transcript also opens in the web library on any computer, where you can read it, export it as text, Markdown or subtitles, or share it as a link.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to convert .ogg to another format first? No. Conversion happens inside the app; any common audio format works.

How long can the file be? Up to 3 hours per file. Transcription takes minutes, not the file’s duration.

Which languages are supported? 32 languages with automatic language detection, the file’s language doesn’t need to be set manually.

What does it cost? AI Transcribe is free to download with a free trial; the Pro subscription (weekly or annual) is for regular use and includes all AI tools.