Step 1
Record your story
Press record and speak naturally. Answer a prompt or share whatever's on your mind. Take as long as you need.
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Record family stories in your own voice — preserve them forever.
Saved as audio & transcript
For sons and daughters helping a parent or grandparent preserve their stories — in their own voice.
Send one question to a parent or grandparent. They answer by speaking, and VoiceHistory saves the audio, transcript, and story in a private family archive.
Help a parent or grandparent preserve their stories in their own voice. VoiceHistory records, transcribes, and organizes everything beautifully.
Perfect for testing with one real family member before committing to a full project. Or start a 7-day free trial →
First question free
No app download
Audio + transcript saved
Saved as audio & transcript
Start with one real story
What happens after you send the first question?
Early users do not need a big setup. Send one thoughtful prompt, let your parent or grandparent answer naturally, then see the audio and transcript saved together.
You send a simple prompt
Pick a question like, “What was your childhood home like?”
They click and talk
No app download. No typing. They record in their browser.
You get audio + transcript
The recording is preserved with searchable text.
You keep building from there
Turn one answer into a family archive, PDF, or keepsake book.
2-minute walkthrough
Founder demo
See the first-question flow before you try it.
A quick walkthrough shows what you send, what your family member sees, and how their answer becomes a preserved memory.
Watch the demoFree resource
Get the 50-question family story starter pack
Use it this week to start one meaningful conversation. Then save the answers in VoiceHistory as audio and searchable transcripts.
✓Questions parents can answer easily
✓Simple plan for the first conversation
✓Follow-up emails with next steps
Free prompt pack
Send me the prompts
No spam. The pack goes straight to your inbox, and the follow-up sequence helps you turn the list into a real family archive.
Private by default
Audio + searchable transcripts
Set up in minutes
For their stories — or your own
How it works
Preserve memories in three simple steps
No writing, no typing, no complicated setup. Just speak — we'll do the rest.
Step 2
We transcribe it
AI instantly turns your voice into beautifully formatted text — verbatim, cleaned up, or as a polished narrative.
Step 3
Keep forever
Your stories are saved securely. Share them with family, download as PDF, or print a keepsake book.
Two ways to use it
Record their stories — and your own
Most people start with a parent or grandparent. The same account also gives you a private space for your own journals and daily reflections.
Family Histories
Preserve stories from parents & grandparents
Some stories don’t get written down because writing is hard — but people will talk for hours about where they grew up, how they met, or what their first job taught them. With VoiceHistory, parents and grandparents answer simple prompts by speaking, so the stories actually get preserved.
- Invite a parent or grandparent in minutes
- They respond from any device — no app to install
- Audio + clean transcripts saved to a private archive
“Today I want to remember…”
Personal Journals
Daily reflections without the writing
Typing a journal is a chore. Speaking is effortless. Record a few minutes about your day, your gratitude, or what’s on your mind — VoiceHistory transcribes everything into a searchable archive you can come back to, year after year.
- Unlimited personal journals
- Verbatim, cleaned-up, or narrative transcripts
- Everything private and searchable
Watch quick demos
See how VoiceHistory works
Two short walkthroughs—voice journaling and family storytelling. No signup required to watch.
Watch demoPersonal journaling
Voice journal with auto transcription
A quick walkthrough of recording by voice, automatic transcription, and prompts—before you start your own journal.
Watch demoFamily legacy
Collect family stories automatically
Watch how prompts and invites help relatives contribute stories in the browser—so you know what to expect.
A Mother’s Day gift
Give Mom a gift she'll never forget
Set up a journal for your mom or grandmother. She answers prompts by speaking, and her stories are preserved in one place — as audio and searchable transcripts.
- 1Start your subscription — takes about two minutes.
- 2Create a journal for her and send a gentle prompt.
- 3She answers by speaking. Every story is saved.
7-day free trial available · No credit card required
Features
Everything you need to preserve what matters
Built for families who want to capture stories before they're lost to time.
Daily prompts
Thoughtful questions to spark memories about family, life events, and daily reflections.
AI transcription
State-of-the-art speech recognition turns your voice into beautifully formatted text.
Collections
Organize stories into collections — one for Dad's memories, another for your journal.
Create books
Download your collection as a beautifully formatted PDF book to print or share.
Share stories
Create shareable links so family members can read stories from anywhere.
Private & secure
Your stories are yours. Private by default, encrypted, and never sold to third parties.
Now playing — Mom's story
Why it matters
When you hear her voice again, you remember everything.
A written story is a memory. A recorded story is a presence — the laugh, the pause, the way she says your name.
VoiceHistory keeps every word, exactly as it was spoken, so the people you love stay close even when life moves on.
Comparisons
See how VoiceHistory compares
Compare VoiceHistory with other family storytelling tools and choose the best fit.
Pricing
Simple, transparent pricing
One subscription for your own journals, a loved one’s stories, or both.
Monthly
$12/month
- About 10 hours of recordings per month
- Up to 25 GB of audio storage
- Unlimited personal journals for you
- Invite 2 family members by default (add more anytime)
- AI transcription
- Create keepsake books
- Family collaboration
Save 31%
Yearly
$99/year
$8.25/month billed annually
- Everything in Monthly
- Save $45 per year
- Best value
One plan, many ways to use it
Use it for yourself, for a loved one, or both
- •Unlimited personal journals for your own stories and reflections.
- •Invite 2 family members by default — perfect for a parent or grandparent you want to record.
- •Need more? Additional family members can be added as an add-on anytime.
Start free for 7 daysNo credit card requiredCancel anytimeYour stories stay private
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about recording and preserving family stories.
Is VoiceHistory a family history app?
Yes. VoiceHistory is built for capturing oral histories, family memories, and personal journals in your own voice.
Can I turn recordings into a book?
Absolutely. Organize stories into chapters, add photos, and export a print-ready PDF keepsake book.
Do family members need to download an app?
No. VoiceHistory works on any device in a web browser. Your family can record or listen without installing anything.
Still have a question? We'd love to hear from you →
Resources
Learn how to preserve family stories
Guides, prompts, and best practices for recording oral history.
Guide
How to Preserve Family Stories
Complete guide to capturing and saving family memories before they're lost.
How-To
How to Record Family History
Step-by-step guide to record family history and preserve memories.
Prompts
10 Questions to Ask Grandparents
Essential questions to ask your grandparents to preserve their memories.
How-To
Best Practices for Recording Oral Histories
Professional tips for capturing high-quality family interviews.
Prompts
Oral History Interview Questions
Thoughtful questions to spark meaningful conversations with family members.
Guide
Creating a Family History Book
Step-by-step guide to turning family stories into a beautiful keepsake book.
How-To
Record Family Stories on Your Phone
Simple tips for capturing high-quality family recordings on any smartphone.
Solutions
Start with the solution that fits your goal
Record oral history, preserve family stories, or publish a keepsake book.
Don't let another story go untold
The best time to start recording was years ago. The second best time is now.
Send the First Question FreeNo app required for them · Works on any device · 7-day free trial available