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).
Scripting Actions
Copy to Clipboard
Copies the result of the last action to the clipboard.
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Encode%20audio
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Encode%20audio
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Encode audio”
end tell
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Make audio recording
Records normal-quality audio—starting and stopping on tap—then adds to a folder; if no folder exists, creates one.
Play audio recording
Grabs your audio folder, lets you pick a file, and plays the sound at 35% volume.
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).
Record audio file
Records audio using the phone’s mics, then saves the file and asks you if you want to share it.
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