SpiikHow do I transcribe a WhatsApp voice message without another app?
WhatsApp added voice message transcripts in November 2024. WhatsApp says transcripts are generated on your device, so no one else, not even WhatsApp, can hear or read your messages. The feature launched with a few languages, and WhatsApp said it would add more over time.
- In WhatsApp, open Settings, then Chats.
- Turn on Voice message transcripts and choose the transcript language.
- Open a chat, long press a voice message, and tap Transcribe.
This is the quickest way to read a message in a language WhatsApp supports, with nothing to install.
When to use Spiik instead
Spiik transcribes in more than 100 languages and can translate the message as well, which helps when someone sends you a voice note in a language you only partly understand. The transcript stays in your Spiik library, where you can search it, export it as text or PDF, or turn a long message into a summary.
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Ask the sender before you share their message elsewhere, and be thoughtful with anything private. Spiik uploads audio in order to transcribe it, and its upload storage deletes files after one day.
Frequently asked questions
Does WhatsApp transcribe voice messages?
Yes. Turn on Settings → Chats → Voice message transcripts and choose a language, then long press a voice message and tap Transcribe. WhatsApp says transcripts are generated on your device.
Why can't I transcribe a voice message in WhatsApp?
Update WhatsApp first, then check that Voice message transcripts is turned on in Settings → Chats. The feature launched with a few languages, so yours may not be covered yet. Sharing the message to Spiik works in more than 100 languages.
Can Spiik translate a WhatsApp voice message?
Yes. Turn on Translation before transcribing, and pick the language you want it in.
Is it free to transcribe WhatsApp messages with Spiik?
The free version records with no time limit, keeps up to 10 recordings and transcribes the first 60 seconds of each. Spiik Pro unlocks full transcripts and AI tools, and the yearly plan starts with a 7-day free trial.
What happens to the audio when I use Spiik?
Spiik uploads the audio in order to transcribe it, and its upload storage deletes files automatically after one day. Your library stays on your device, with optional iCloud sync.