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# Already have the recording? Start there.

Turn an existing audio or video file into a local transcript and a reviewable notes draft.

## Choose a recording

Use the recording import control in Notetaker and select a local file. Wisp supports M4A, MP3, WAV, AAC, AIF, AIFF, CAF, FLAC, MP4, M4V, MOV, and 3GP files. For video, only the audio is used.

## Let your Mac do the transcription

The file is read on your Mac and is not uploaded or changed. Import uses your first selected speech language. Length, audio quality, language, and your Mac affect the result and processing time.

## Know the speaker limit

An imported mixed recording is not automatically separated by speaker. Review who said what using the original audio. Do not treat an action item or quotation as verified just because it appears in a draft.

## Review before saving

When Apple Intelligence is available, Wisp can also prepare notes from the transcript. Edit the draft and save to Apple Notes. Large recording attachments may be saved as a compact copy to keep the note manageable.

## Related guides

- [From a call to a note you can use.](https://quietmachines.fyi/wisp/guides/meeting-notes)
- [Languages, models, and what to expect.](https://quietmachines.fyi/wisp/guides/languages)