WhatsApp Trick: How to Enable Text Transcription of Messages and Save Time
Tired of getting voice podcasts sent to your WhatsApp ? Sometimes voice notes aren't relevant, either because they're too long or because you can't listen to them in the middle of a meeting.
To achieve this, the application has included one of the most useful features recently, which is the transcription of voice messages to text.
This WhatsApp tool allows users to read audio content without having to listen to it , which is invaluable in situations where sound cannot be played or time is needed.
This trick is especially useful in noisy environments, meetings, or when listening to audio isn't convenient. Below, we provide a detailed and educational guide on how to activate this feature on Android and iOS devices.
How to enable voice message transcription on WhatsApp? Activating this feature is simple and requires the user to install the necessary language packs within the app.
For Android and iOS devices (General steps):
- Open the WhatsApp application.
- Access the Settings menu (usually located in the top right corner on Android or in the bottom bar on iOS).
- Select the Chats option.
- Look for the Voicemail Transcription or Voice Transcripts option.
- Activate this feature and select the desired transcription language. The app will download the corresponding language pack.
This is how voice notes are automatically transcribed on WhatsApp. Photo: WhatsApp
Once the feature is activated, the process for transcribing a voice message on WhatsApp is immediate and requires no additional steps in the future.
Steps to transcribe an audio:
- Open the chat that contains the voicemail you want to transcribe.
- Press and hold the voice message until an options menu appears.
- Select the Transcribe option.
After selecting this option, WhatsApp will process the audio and display the transcript of the message directly below the original audio in the chat.
This is how voice notes are automatically transcribed on WhatsApp. Photo: WhatsApp
The implementation of voice-to-text transcription is an example of how WhatsApp seeks to adapt to its users' needs, offering practical solutions that optimize communication and allow for more efficient use of the platform. This trick not only saves time but also improves accessibility for those who prefer to read rather than listen.
*This note was generated with the support of AI
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