Transcribe WhatsApp audio allows the user to transform a voice message received in the messenger into plain text.
To transcribe WhatsApp audio you need to record or send the audio file to the ViraTexto bot, as Meta’s messenger does not offer the feature natively.
The process for transforming audio into text on WhatsApp uses artificial intelligence and can be done in the messenger version for cell phones (Android and iPhone) or for PC (WhatsApp Web and WhatsApp Desktop). The method is basically the same on either operating system.
Next, see how to convert audio on WhatsApp into text on your smartphone or PC.
- How to transcribe WhatsApp audio with ViraTexto on your cell phone
- Launch WhatsApp
- Create a new WhatsApp conversation
- Start a conversation with ViraTexto
- Accept the ViraTexto Terms of Use
- Forward WhatsApp audio
- Send WhatsApp audio to ViraTexto chat
- Wait for the ViraTexto transcription
- How to transcribe WhatsApp audio with ViraTexto on PC
- Access WhatsApp Web
- Create a new conversation on WhatsApp Web
- Talk to the ViraTexto bot on WhatsApp
- Forward WhatsApp audio
- Send the audio to ViraTexto
- Wait for the ViraTexto transcription on WhatsApp
- Can you transcribe WhatsApp audio without needing to add the contact?
- Is it possible to transcribe audio up to how many minutes long on WhatsApp?
- Can I transcribe WhatsApp audios that are saved on my phone?
- Is there any native function in WhatsApp that allows you to transcribe audio?
- Is it possible to use apps to transcribe WhatsApp audio?
How to transcribe WhatsApp audio with ViraTexto on your cell phone
1. Launch WhatsApp
Open WhatsApp on iPhone or Android as the process is the same on both operating systems.
Entering WhatsApp on Android or iPhone (Image: Reproduction/iOS and Android)
2. Create a new WhatsApp conversation
Tap the “+” sign located in the top right corner (iPhone) or bottom right corner (Android) to create a new conversation.
Creating a new conversation on WhatsApp on your cell phone (Image: Reproduction/WhatsApp)
3. Start a conversation with ViraTexto
Use the magnifying glass to search for a new contact and search for the number 31972280540 , using the ID + 55 at the beginning if you are outside Brazil. Tap “Chat” then to start a chat with the ViraTexto artificial intelligence bot.
Chatting with the ViraTexto bot on WhatsApp (Image: Reproduction/WhatsApp)
4. Accept the ViraTexto Terms of Use
Carefully read the Blip Terms of Use (the developer of ViraTexto) and tap “I Agree” if you agree. It is worth remembering that you must agree to the term to use WhatsApp’s audio transcription feature.
Agreeing to the terms of the ViraTexto bot (Image: Reproduction/WhatsApp)
5. Forward WhatsApp audio
Enter a conversation and forward the desired audio by tapping and holding on it, and choosing the forward icon.
Forwarding an audio on WhatsApp via cell phone (Image: Reproduction/WhatsApp)
6. Send WhatsApp audio to ViraTexto chat
Select the Blip ViraTexto chat and tap “Forward” or the green arrow to confirm sending the audio.
Forwarding WhatsApp audio to the ViraTexto bot (Image: Reproduction/WhatsApp)
7. Wait for the ViraTexto transcription
Wait for the ViraTexto bot to transcribe audio into text on WhatsApp, including punctuations. It is worth noting that it is also possible to record audio directly in the artificial intelligence robot’s chat.
Waiting for the WhatsApp audio transcription made by the ViraTexto bot (Image: Reproduction/WhatsApp)
How to transcribe WhatsApp audio with ViraTexto on PC
1. Access WhatsApp Web
Log in to WhatsApp Web via the browser. It is important to highlight that the process is the same as WhatsApp Desktop for PC.
Accessing WhatsApp Web through the browser (Image: Reproduction/WhatsApp Web)
2. Create a new conversation on WhatsApp Web
Click on the “+” sign at the top of the screen to create a new conversation on WhatsApp Web.
Creating a new conversation via WhatsApp Web (Image: Reproduction/WhatsApp Web)
3. Talk to the ViraTexto bot on WhatsApp
Search for the number 31972280540 (with the DDI + 55 in front if you are outside Brazil) in the search field and click on the ViraTexto bot contact to transform a voice message into text on WhatsApp. Then, send a message in the conversation and accept the robot’s Terms of Use.
Chatting with the ViraTexto bot via WhatsApp Web (Image: Reproduction/WhatsApp Web)
4. Forward WhatsApp audio
Go to the desired audio, click on the arrow and choose the “Forward” option.
Forwarding an audio via WhatsApp Web (Image: Reproduction/WhatsApp Web)
5. Send the audio to ViraTexto
Select the Blip ViraTexto contact and click on the forward arrow to send the audio to the bot.
Forwarding an audio to the ViraTexto bot on WhatsApp Web (Image: Reproduction/WhatsApp Web)
6. Wait for the ViraTexto transcription on WhatsApp
Wait for the automatic audio transcription on WhatsApp from the ViraTexto bot. It is worth noting that it is also possible to convert audio to text on WhatsApp when starting a new recording of the conversation with the Blip robot.
Waiting for the audio transcription made by the ViraTexto bot (Image: Reproduction/WhatsApp Web)
Can you transcribe WhatsApp audio without needing to add the contact?
Yes, it is possible. It is not necessary to add the ViraTexto number to your address book, as the user can send a message on WhatsApp without saving the contact to trigger the bot.
Is it possible to transcribe audio up to how many minutes long on WhatsApp?
The ViraTexto bot can transcribe audio up to four minutes long, according to information from Blip (the developer of ViraTexto).
Can I transcribe WhatsApp audios that are saved on my phone?
Yes. The ViraTexto bot for WhatsApp can transcribe WhatsApp audio that has been saved on the device, forwarded voice messages or new recordings made directly in the WhatsApp conversation.
Is there any native function in WhatsApp that allows you to transcribe audio?
No. WhatsApp no longer offers its own audio transcription tool as a chat tool.
On the other hand, the messenger offers the option to listen to audio before sending on WhatsApp , in addition to allowing the voice typing feature, which transforms the message dictated out loud into plain text.
Is it possible to use apps to transcribe WhatsApp audio?
Yes. However, it is important to use transcription tools that do not require access permissions to WhatsApp so as not to compromise the privacy of your data and media. Some examples of applications include:
- Transcriber: available on Google Play and the App Store , the free version of the app requires the user to share the audio received to Transcriber and wait for the transcription to finish;
- Transkriptor: the user can share an audio received from WhatsApp to Trankriptor, which will transform short voice messages (in the free version) into text; the app is available for Android , iOS and PC ;
- Transcribe: available for iOS , the tool provides 15 free minutes of audio transcription, via direct voice message forwarding from WhatsApp or uploading files to the device.