NEW YORK — WhatsApp has launched a new voice message transcription feature, making it easier for users to read, rather than listen, to voice messages.
This feature can be particularly useful when you are in noisy environments or unable to play audio.
To enable the feature, users can navigate to settings under “Chats,” voice message transcripts and toggle it on. They can also choose their preferred transcript language.
To transcribe a voice message, users simply long-press the message and select the “transcribe” option. However, transcripts are not generated automatically; the user initiates them on a message-by-message basis.
The feature is rolling out globally over the coming weeks and currently supports a limited selection of languages, with plans to expand. On iOS, support varies depending on the operating system version:
For Android users, transcripts are initially available in English, Portuguese, Spanish, and Russian.
This marks another step for WhatsApp, owned by Meta, in enhancing its messaging capabilities. The rollout coincides with a series of updates across
Meta’s platforms, including new features for Messenger like audio/video messaging for missed calls, HD video calling, AI-generated video call backgrounds, background noise suppression, and voice isolation.
