Convert voice messages to text – including WhatsApp
Listening to long voice messages when reading would be faster? Simply upload WhatsApp voice messages, voice memos or dictations – SmartScription converts them to text, summarizes long messages with AI and translates them into more than 20 languages if needed.
Quick answer
Export the voice message from WhatsApp (long-press → Share), upload the file, get the text. OPUS, OGG, M4A, MP3 and more are supported. Long messages can be summarized and translated with AI. 60 minutes per month are free.
WhatsApp voice message to text – how it works
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Export the voice message: long-press the message in WhatsApp, choose “Share” or “Forward” and save the file (OPUS/OGG) or send it to yourself.
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Upload the file: drag & drop the exported file into SmartScription – several messages one after another work too.
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Use the text: read the transcript, copy it, export it as Word or PDF – or summarize it with AI and translate it into 20+ languages.
Which voice messages and formats work?
SmartScription supports the common voice-note formats directly: OPUS and OGG (WhatsApp), M4A (iPhone voice memos, Signal), MP3, WAV and WebM. Speech recognition understands more than 100 languages and detects the language automatically – handy for international chats. Recognition stays robust even with background noise or fast talking.
More than just typing it out
Translate voice messages
Received a message in a foreign language? Transcribe first, then translate into more than 20 languages in one click – summary included.
Summarize long messages
That 7-minute voice message becomes a TL;DR with key points – you grasp the content in seconds.
All common formats
OPUS, OGG, M4A, MP3, WAV, WebM – simply upload voice messages from WhatsApp, Signal, Telegram and iPhone memos.
Privacy included
Processing on EU servers, automatic deletion of the audio file after transcription, no AI training with your content.
Turn voice memos and dictations into text
Your own voice memos become text too: dictate thoughts on the go, upload the file, drop the finished text into notes, emails or documents. If you dictate regularly, export the transcripts as Word or PDF and skip typing entirely.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a WhatsApp voice message as a file?
Long-press the message and export it via “Share”/“Forward” – e.g. to your own email address. You get an OPUS or OGG file you can upload directly.
Which formats are supported?
OPUS and OGG (WhatsApp), M4A (iPhone/Signal), MP3, WAV, WebM plus videos (MP4). The language is detected automatically.
Can I have the voice message translated?
Yes. After transcription, translate the text into more than 20 languages in one click – ideal for international chats.
Does it work with long voice messages?
Yes, up to 60 minutes per file. Summarize long messages with AI (TL;DR and key points) instead of reading everything.
Is it free?
60 minutes of transcription per month are free, no credit card – that covers a lot of voice messages.
Who can read my messages?
Only you. Processing is GDPR-compliant on EU servers, the audio file is deleted after transcription, transcripts live exclusively in your account and can be deleted anytime.