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Can I upload existing recordings of their stories?

Last updated March 2026

Yes. If you already have audio of your parent or grandparent telling stories (phone recordings, old cassette transfers, interview tapes) you can upload them and we'll transcribe them into chapters.

Supported formats include MP3, WAV, M4A, and MP4. Upload through the story editor, and the transcript will be ready for review within minutes. Your parent can then clean it up, add details, and include photos.

The original audio files are saved too. They're part of the family archive.

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Kindred Tales creates meaningful, personalized life story books for parents and grandparents. Each memoir is built through weekly story prompts, guided AI interviews, and optional voice-to-text recordings that capture a loved one’s memories in their own words. Loved by families looking for a sentimental, last-minute gift, these custom hardcover books preserve life stories, childhood memories, and family history, making them one of the most thoughtful gifts for moms, dads, and grandparents age 50+. Perfect for birthdays, Christmas, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and milestone celebrations.

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