WhatsApp Introduces Voice Message Transcription Feature for Easy Reading
WhatsApp's new Voice Transcript feature allows users to read voice messages instead of listening to them. Available for both Android and iOS, this feature helps in noisy environments and meetings. Learn how to enable it and start using it today.
WhatsApp has not confirmed whether they use AI to convert voice messages into text.
To give its users a new experience, WhatsApp has introduced a new feature again.
The new feature allows users to read voice messages instead of listening to them. This feature comes handy for situations like noisy environments or busy meetings.
The feature will be available for Android and iOS users and is set to be rolled out to everyone in the coming weeks.
So, how does the Voice Transcript feature work?
WhatsApp has not confirmed whether they use AI to convert voice messages into text. However, they have stated that the transcription takes place directly on your device.
It ensures that your voice messages stay private and secure. This means that no one, including WhatsApp, is able to listen to them.
Currently, the voice transcript feature supports languages such as English, Portuguese, Spanish, and Russian. In the beta version of the app, there is also an option to transcribe voice messages in Hindi.
How to convert voice messages into text?
The Voice Transcript feature is turned off by default, so you'll need to enable it in the settings. Here’s how:
Open WhatsApp and go to Settings, then tap on Chats.
Scroll down to find and turn on the Voice Message Transcripts option.
Select the language you want to use.
Download the language package to set it up. Click "Set Up Now" to complete the setup.
Once the feature is activated, press and hold the voice message you want to convert, and then tap on "Transcribe" to view the text.
