Online voice recorder with transcription

Some recordings only need to be captured and downloaded. Others need to become searchable text. Loqena keeps both jobs in one browser workflow: record from your microphone, review the audio locally, and send a segment to AI only when you explicitly choose transcription.

There is no desktop app to install and no meeting bot to invite. You can record a voice memo, interview, podcast or meeting, export the original audio, or generate a timestamped transcript with optional summary and subtitle files.

Start recording

Record without installing software

Use the microphone in a supported desktop or mobile browser. You can choose an input device, pause, review the level and stop when the recording is complete.

Keep local audio work local

Playback, trimming, WAV export and MP3 encoding happen in the browser. Audio is sent to the transcription service only after you choose Generate transcript.

Turn speech into usable structure

When you need text, Loqena returns timestamped segments and can produce a summary, action items, show notes, quotes and SRT or VTT subtitles for review.

Understand the cost boundary

You can record and download without spending AI minutes. Free transcription currently includes 30 minutes per day and up to 180 minutes per month per device.

How it works

1. Allow the microphone and record
Open the browser recorder, choose the correct microphone and start recording. The interface shows the elapsed time and audio level.
2. Review before uploading
Use the player to check the beginning and end, jump through the recording and trim anything you do not need.
3. Generate a transcript only if needed
Choose the spoken language and optional names, then start transcription. Long audio is split into short segments in the browser.
4. Export the result
Download the original audio locally, or export the transcript as TXT, SRT, VTT or JSON after reviewing AI output for names, numbers and quotes.

Guides for this workflow

Frequently asked questions

Is the online voice recorder free?

Recording, playback, trimming and local audio export are available without buying a plan. AI transcription uses the free allowance of 30 minutes per day and up to 180 minutes per month; paid packs cover additional AI processing.

Does the recorder upload audio automatically?

No. Recording starts locally in your browser. Audio is sent for AI processing only when you explicitly choose Generate transcript. Playback and local editing do not call the transcription service.

Can I record on an iPhone or Android phone?

Yes, in modern browsers. On iPhone or iPad, iOS must first grant microphone permission to the browser; on Android, allow microphone access when the browser asks. In-app browsers may need the page opened in Safari or Chrome.

What can I do with the audio after recording?

You can play it, trim a range, download the original, export WAV or MP3, or generate a transcript and optional AI outputs. Review automatic text before publishing or relying on it.