WhyNote · Guides

Find a guide for the task in front of you

Choose what you want to do in Whynote: record a conversation, transcribe a saved file or dictate a draft. The guides below explain the Mac and iPhone workflows so you can set up the app and get started.

Get Whynote and start with your recording

Whynote keeps your recording and helps turn the conversation into text you can use. Choose the Mac or iPhone app to start a voice note or import an audio file.

Audio transcription

Bring a saved recording into Whynote and get a transcript. Choose your device to see how to import the file and review the text.

Meeting recording & notes

Record a meeting in Whynote and return to the conversation later. Use the transcript to prepare decisions and follow-up actions.

How to record a meeting on Mac and turn it into notes

Keep your meeting audio and notes together in Whynote on Mac. Set up both sound sources and use the transcript to prepare your follow-up.

Free meeting minutes template

Use the free template to write down decisions and follow-up actions. Prepare the transcript and a summary draft in Whynote.

How to record Zoom audio on Mac

Capture your Zoom conversation in Whynote on Mac. Keep the audio with a transcript so you can check details after the call.

How to record Google Meet audio on Mac

Keep your Google Meet audio and notes together in Whynote. Check the transcript before sharing decisions with your team.

How to create a meeting summary from a recording

Create a meeting recap from a recording in Whynote. Choose a summary, action items or a follow-up message for your team.

How to record Microsoft Teams audio on Mac

Record Teams audio in Whynote on Mac and get a transcript. Check the commitments before sharing a recap with your team.

Why your Mac recording has no sound

Check missing microphone or meeting audio separately. Make a short recording to confirm both sides before the next conversation.

Meeting action items template with owners and due dates

Copy an action items template or download Word. Keep actions, owners and due dates tied to what the team actually agreed.

How to record webinar audio on Mac and make notes

Capture webinar audio on Mac and review the transcript. Turn the presentation into notes you can use after the session.

Dictation & voice typing

Speak a draft with Whynote on Mac or record a voice note on iPhone. Pick the guide for the way you want to work with the text.

Screen clips

Bring your next recording into Whynote

Get Whynote for Mac to record a conversation or open a saved audio file. Choose the iPhone app for voice notes and recordings you keep on your phone.