Transcribe WhatsApp voice notes to text
Got a five-minute voice note you cannot listen to right now? Save it, drop it here and read it instead. Works with WhatsApp .opus files and saved chat exports.
- Never uploaded
- No sign-up
- No daily limits
- Free
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How it works
- Save the voice noteShare it from WhatsApp to your files (steps below).
- Drop the .opus fileOr several notes from a chat export, one at a time.
- Read or copyCopy the text into a reply, notes or a document.
How to save a WhatsApp voice note
Android
Long-press the voice note, tap the Share icon, and send it to Google Drive, Files or your email. The file is an .opus audio file.
iPhone
Long-press the voice note, tap Forward, then the Share icon at the bottom, and choose Save to Files or AirDrop.
A whole conversation
Open the chat, tap its name, then Export chat and choose Include media. The export contains every voice note as a separate .opus file.
Voice notes stay private
Voice messages are some of the most personal recordings people have. This tool transcribes them inside your browser, so the audio is never uploaded to a transcription server.
Measured, not promised
Results from our benchmark on clear, read English speech. Noisy audio, heavy accents and crosstalk give more errors. See the full benchmark.
Why your file never leaves your computer
Most online transcribers upload your recording to their servers. That costs them money for every minute, so free plans are capped at a few files or a few minutes a day, and your audio sits on someone else's computer.
Here the transcription happens on your own computer, inside this tab. Nothing is sent anywhere, so there is nothing to cap: transcribe as many files, as long as you like.
Questions
What format are WhatsApp voice notes?
Opus audio in an .opus (sometimes .ogg) file. It works here directly; there is nothing to convert.
Does it work with mixed-language voice notes?
Set the main language spoken. Notes that switch languages a lot come out less accurate.
Which quality should I choose?
Leave it on Auto. It picks the most accurate quality your computer runs well, and switches to a lighter one if your computer slows down. Best needs a fast computer.
Is it really free and unlimited?
Yes. Your device does the work, so a file costs us nothing to process. There is no daily cap, no length limit and no account.
Is my audio uploaded anywhere?
No. The file is read and transcribed inside your browser tab. Only the speech engine itself is downloaded, once.
Why does it download something first?
That is the speech engine, which does the transcribing on your computer. It is a one-time download of 44–566 MB depending on the quality, and your browser keeps it after that. It has nothing to do with the size of your files.
Which browsers work?
Recent Chrome, Edge and Safari on a laptop or desktop. Chrome and Edge are usually fastest. Phones work for short files, but are slower.
Does it label different speakers?
Not yet. You get accurate text with timestamps; speaker labels are on our list.
Can I close the tab while it works?
Keep the tab open and in front. Browsers slow down background tabs, which can make a long file take up to four times longer.