Samsung Voice Recorder One UI 9 Update: Cloud Transcription, Format Conversion & Storage Management Leaked

Samsung's One UI 9 update is still under wraps, but a deep dive by SamMobile into system files has uncovered a batch of upcoming improvements for the Voice Recorder app. The headline feature is cloud transcription, which moves transcript generation from on-device AI to Samsung's servers for better accuracy .

Here's what the leaks reveal so far.

Cloud Transcription: More Accurate Transcripts via Samsung's Servers

Currently, the Voice Recorder app uses on-device AI for speech-to-text transcription. Cloud AI is only used for recording summaries . With the new Cloud transcription feature, users can optionally upload recordings to Samsung's servers, where cloud-based AI generates transcripts that Samsung says will be more accurate than the device-only method .

This is a meaningful upgrade for anyone who regularly transcribes meetings, lectures, or interviews. The cloud transcription option sits alongside the existing on-device processing, so users can choose the method that best fits their needs and privacy preferences .

Recording Format Conversion: M4A, MP3, or WAV

Another discovered feature is the ability to convert recording files between different audio formats. Leaks suggest that while the app currently saves recordings as M4A, the new option will allow users to save in MP3 or WAV formats as well . This is a practical addition for sharing files across platforms or for editing in software that may not support M4A natively.

Dedicated Storage Management

Samsung is planning a new Manage storage section inside the Voice Recorder app . This page will automatically categorize recordings into groups like “Long recordings,” “Short recordings,” “Old recordings,” and “Junk or spam calls,” making it easier to find and clean up files without leaving the app .

UI Improvements and New Waveform Animation

The update also brings visual polish. According to leaked screenshots, the playback list and settings pages are getting a redesign for a cleaner look . In addition, a new playback waveform animation will appear when users play a recording directly from the list view — the current version shows only a standard progress bar unless you open the full player .

What This Means for Users

These features were discovered in One UI 9 test builds by SamMobile, a source with a strong track record on Samsung leaks . Samsung has not officially confirmed the update, but the detail in the code and screenshots suggests the release could arrive alongside the next One UI 9 beta .

For Galaxy users who rely on Voice Recorder for work, school, or daily notes, the combination of cloud transcription and format conversion makes the app more versatile. The storage management section also addresses a common pain point: finding and deleting old recordings.

We'll update this article when Samsung makes an official announcement.