WhatsApp Voice Message to Text
WhatsApp voice message to text takes two steps: export the voice note from the chat, then upload the .opus or .ogg file here and read it as an editable transcript with timestamps, usually within seconds to minutes. Voice messages up to 30 minutes are free without an account (120 minutes a month), and the files are accepted without converting.
- Upload or paste the link
- Choose the language or let it detect
- Review in the editor and export
Drop audio or video here
MP3, M4A, WAV, OGG, FLAC, MP4, MOV, WebM, MKV · up to 5 GB on Pro
Free plan: files up to 30 minutes, 120 minutes a month. No account needed. By uploading you agree to the terms and the privacy policy.
WhatsApp Voice Message to Text
| Codec | Opus, designed for speech |
|---|---|
| Container | Ogg |
| File extension | Usually .opus or .ogg, depending on device and export method |
| Upload here | Accepted directly; no conversion needed |
| Free length | Up to 30 minutes per file, 120 minutes per month |
Example: a short WhatsApp voice message transcript
Speaker 1Hi, sorry for the voice message, I'm driving. Quick update on Saturday.
Speaker 1We're meeting at the station at ten, not at nine thirty, because the bus times changed.
Speaker 1Bring a jacket, it's supposed to rain in the afternoon. See you then!
Getting the voice message out of WhatsApp
The steps depend on your device. On an iPhone you share the voice message and save it to Files. On Android, voice notes are stored in the WhatsApp Voice Notes folder inside WhatsApp's media folder, or you can share the message to a file manager. In WhatsApp Web and the desktop app you can download it from the message menu.
The device guides below walk through iPhone, Android, WhatsApp Business and desktop step by step.
Why transcribe a voice note outside WhatsApp?
WhatsApp has added built-in transcripts for some languages and devices, which is handy for a quick read. A separate transcript helps when the message is long, when you need timestamps or a file you can keep, quote or forward as text, or when the language or device isn't covered.
With Pro you can also translate a voice message into another language.
Private messages stay private
Voice messages are personal. They're never used to train AI models and are deleted after the retention period you choose. You don't need an account for short messages.
Use cases
- Reading a long voice message when you can't listen
- Keeping a written record of instructions from a client
- Translating a voice note from a contact who speaks another language
- Saving family voice messages as text
- Quoting a voice message in an email or report
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Frequently asked questions
Can I upload a WhatsApp voice message directly?
Yes. WhatsApp voice notes are Opus audio in an Ogg container, and both .opus and .ogg files are accepted as they are.
Is it free?
Yes. Voice messages up to 30 minutes are free without an account, up to 120 minutes per month.
Does WhatsApp transcribe voice messages itself?
WhatsApp offers built-in transcripts in some languages and on some devices. Uploading here gives you timestamps, exports and support for 98+ languages.
Can I translate a WhatsApp voice message?
Yes, with Pro you can translate the transcript into another language.
Does the sender find out?
No. You upload a copy of the file you saved; nothing is sent back to WhatsApp or to the sender.
Are my voice messages stored?
Only for the retention period you choose, and they're never used to train models.