Encode audio
Records audio until you tap it to stop, then encodes it into a text-based format, then copies it to your clipboard (to be decoded and played back later).
Actions Used
Copy to Clipboard
Copies the result of the last action to the clipboard.
Extra Details
Run Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Encode%20audio
Open Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Encode%20audio
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Encode audio”
end tell
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Encode audio recording as text
Gets a folder of audio files, lets you choose one, and encodes the result to base64 (to be placed into another shortcut and decoded to play the sound).
Play encoded audio
Gets an audio file encoded as text, decodes the value, and plays the sound at 35%. Pairs well with “Encode audio.”
Play audio recording
Grabs your audio folder, lets you pick a file, and plays the sound at 35% volume.
Record and trim audio
Records normal-quality audio on tap, lets you trim the result, and saves it to a folder of your choice.
Record as AIFF
Records normal quality audio, starting or stopping with your tap, then encoding the recorded audio to AIFF before saving to to a folder of your choice.
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