Enabling the Feature: To use WhatsApp's voice message transcription, go to Settings > Chats > Voice Message Transcripts and toggle the feature on. This allows you to transcribe voice messages into text, making it easier to keep up with conversations in noisy environments.
Supported Languages: The transcription feature supports multiple languages, including English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Russian on Android. iOS users have access to additional languages depending on their OS version, such as French, German, and Japanese.
How to Transcribe: Once enabled, you can transcribe a voice message by long-pressing the audio note and selecting the "transcribe" option. The transcription is generated on your device, ensuring privacy and security.
Privacy and Security: WhatsApp ensures that voice message transcriptions are created on-device and are end-to-end encrypted. This means that no one else, including WhatsApp, can read your transcriptions, maintaining your privacy.
Real-Time Transcription: The feature provides real-time transcription, allowing you to read the text as the voice message is being played. This is particularly useful when you cannot listen to the audio but need to understand the message content.
Use Cases: The transcription feature is ideal for users in noisy environments, those who prefer reading over listening, or when you need to quickly reference the content of a voice message without playing it out loud.
Rolling Out Globally: WhatsApp's voice message transcription feature is rolling out globally over the coming weeks. Users will receive updates gradually, with more languages and improvements expected in future updates