Stories, beautifully crafted

Enrich your genealogy with stories

Names and dates are only half the story. Sanota gives them a voice. It helps you speak memories into being and shapes them into a lasting text for future generations.

Enrich your genealogy with stories

Ready-made questions to get you started

In Sanota you'll find curated question sets that guide people to reminisce and share their stories.

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Why do the most precious memories often go untold?

Many of us wake up wishing we still had time to stop and say: "Mom, tell me" or "Dad, tell me." Often these important requests go unasked in the rush of everyday life, or because writing memoirs feels too laborious and time-consuming.

Speaking is the most natural way to tell stories

When we start talking, memories come alive in a way that writing rarely achieves. Sanota captures the natural rhythm of storytelling and transforms it into beautiful text. Even one recorded moment is often enough to open up deeper conversations that bring family members closer together.

What can you capture?

In Sanota you'll find curated, ready-made questions for every occasion.

Interviewing grandparents and childhood memories

What was the world like in their childhood? Record an interview that might otherwise never be written down. Sanota helps with prompts like "Tell me about your childhood home."

Stories behind family recipes and traditions

Foods, celebrations, and customs whose origins have gone untold. Preserve them before their meaning fades. Many traditions matter precisely because someone once took the time to explain where it all began.

Parents' shared story

Memories of meetings, decisions, and turning points that have shaped the family's history. These moments may be entirely unknown to the children. Spoken and preserved, they become a story that connects generations.

Messages for future generations

Thoughts, experiences, and insights that are easy to leave unspoken, but which can carry irreplaceable meaning years from now. A recorded message lives on in the family and gives voice to thoughts that deserve to be heard.

Voice brings memories to life

A story recorded with Sanota often inspires a desire to continue the conversation in person, leading to new questions and shared memories.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I preserve my grandparents' memories before it's too late?
Start with simple, everyday questions: "What was your childhood home like?" or "What's your earliest memory?" Sanota provides ready-made question sets specifically designed to spark meaningful conversations. You don't need to prepare anything – just press record and let the conversation flow naturally.
How do I start collecting family stories in practice?
Choose a quiet moment and a comfortable setting. Start by recording yourself or invite a family member to share a memory. Sanota's guided questions help get the conversation started. Even a 5-minute recording can become a treasured story that lasts for generations.
How does Sanota help turn speech into text?
Sanota uses advanced AI to transcribe your recordings accurately. The system recognises natural speech patterns, pauses, and expressions, transforming them into readable text while preserving the speaker's unique voice and style. You can review and edit the text at any time.
Can multiple family members contribute to the same story collection?
Yes! You can share question sets with family members via a simple link. Each person can record their own stories, and you can organise all the memories together in one place. This makes it easy to build a comprehensive family archive from many different perspectives and generations.
How do I organise family stories chronologically or by theme?
Sanota automatically extracts dates, places, and people mentioned in your stories. You can browse your collection as a timeline, by theme, or organise stories around specific family members. The AI helps tag and categorise content, making it easy to find and connect memories.
How does the interview work in practice?
You can place your phone on the table and have a natural conversation. Sanota listens to both speakers and writes the story down as clear text.

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You can record your own story right away and see how easily memories take shape through speaking. The first recording minutes are free of charge.

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