WhatsApp has been planning a new feature to choose how voice messages are transcribed for a long time. This feature will help you read voice notes easily, even if you can’t listen to them.
Now, users don’t need to play voice messages. Android users can now experience this feature fully. iPhone users will receive it soon. It works without the internet after setup. The feature supports many languages and offers more control to users.
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Now Read Voice Messages Without Playing Them
WhatsApp has introduced a voice message transcription feature. It was announced by WhatsApp in November 2024. It is now usable for Indian WhatsApp users, but only on Android devices. If you’re an iPhone guy, then you will have to wait for it.
The feature helps in noisy or public places. It also helps while users are multitasking. WhatsApp’s trick to make voice notes transcribed will remove the need to listen to them every time.
This update improves the overall user experience. By reading the transcripts, you can easily go through messages silently. The text appears directly under the voice note. This makes conversations quicker and easier to follow.
The feature uses local, on-device processing only. This means WhatsApp does not access your messages. Both audio and text remain private on your phone. So it gives you complete control and security over how you want to use it.
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Steps to Turn On Voice Message Transcripts
This feature is off by default for all users. Users need to enable it from app settings.
Follow these steps to turn it on:
- Open your WhatsApp and go to Settings.
- Tap on the “Chats” option in settings.
- Scroll and find “Voice Message Transcripts.”
- Tap to enable the transcription feature.
- Then tap “Choose Language” to select a language.
- Choose between English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Russian.
- Tap “Set up now” or “Wait for Wi-Fi.”
You can now transcribe any voice message you receive. Tap and hold any voice message in chat. Then tap “More Options” and select “Transcribe.” The text will appear with the voice note.
You can change the language anytime you want. Go to Settings > Chats > Transcript and choose again.
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Hindi is Not Official Yet, But It Still Works
The feature supports English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Russian. Hindi is not yet officially on the list. But some users saw Hindi transcriptions working already. This shows the feature may support Hindi soon. Many Indian users record voice messages in Hindi. So full Hindi support is expected in future updates.
Even without official support, Hindi voice notes work. This makes the feature more useful in India. WhatsApp may be testing the feature in the background. As more people use it, language options may grow. Adding Hindi officially will help millions of users.
Also, users can use mobile data or Wi-Fi. The choice depends on your network settings. You can enable the feature on mobile data, too. It works offline after setup is complete.
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The Final Words
WhatsApp was planning for so long on a new feature to choose how voice messages will be transcribed. It lets you read voice notes anytime and supports multiple languages, with more languages coming soon.
Hindi support is expected to arrive shortly. Everything is done securely on your phone. Try this feature now and enjoy easier, faster communication on WhatsApp.
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