WhatsApp is now rolling out voice message transcriptions to all users

More than a year ago, WhatsApp began testing a new feature to transcribe audio messages into text. The feature was only available to beta users, but starting today, everyone can take advantage of Voice Message Transcripts on WhatsApp.

WhatsApp can now transcribe voice messages

With this feature, the app identifies what is said in voice messages and turns it into text, so users can read the content of the messages without having to play the audio – which is useful in situations where you can’t listen to audio messages. According to Meta, all transcripts are processed on the device after the audio message is downloaded.

“Sending a voice message makes contact with friends and family even more personal. There is something special about hearing your loved one’s voice, even when you are far away. Even if you are sometimes on the move, in a high place, or you receive a long speech message that you just can’t stop and listen,” the company said in a blog post.

It’s worth noting that only a small number of languages ​​are currently supported. Audio transcripts on WhatsApp are only available in English, Portuguese, Spanish and Russian. Meta says the feature is being rolled out globally and should be available to everyone “in the coming weeks.”

When it comes to Apple, the company added a similar feature to iMessage last year with iOS 17. However, Apple’s messaging platform is capable of transcribing audio in dozens of languages.

WhatsApp for iPhone and Mac is available for free in the App Store. Make sure you have the latest version of the app installed to access the new features.

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