Importing Audio
Importing Audio Files
NoteHound works with audio files stored on your device or in cloud storage. Importing is the first step to start slowing down and transcribing a song.
From the Files App
- Open NoteHound and tap the + button to create a new project, or open an existing project.
- Tap the Import Audio button.
- The Files app opens — navigate to the folder containing your track.
- Tap the file to import it. NoteHound copies it into the project.
Once imported, the waveform loads automatically and the file is ready to play.
Supported Formats
NoteHound supports the most common audio formats:
- MP3 — most common format for downloaded music
- WAV — uncompressed, high quality
- AIFF — Apple lossless, high quality
- AAC / M4A — compressed Apple format, used by iTunes purchases
- FLAC — lossless compressed, high quality
- OGG — open-source compressed format
File Copying
NoteHound copies the audio file into the project folder. Changes to the original file outside of NoteHound will not affect your project.
DRM-Protected Files
Tracks purchased from the iTunes Store with DRM (FairPlay protection) cannot be imported — the system prevents access to the raw audio. To work around this, use a DRM-free purchase or a lossless rip from a CD.
Tip: Apple Music downloads are DRM-protected and will not import. Use MP3 or M4A files purchased from a DRM-free store instead.