WhatsApp Launches Voice Message Transcription Worldwide

The new feature allows users to convert voice messages into text while maintaining end-to-end encryption and privacy.

WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to transcribe voice messages into text, available globally over the coming weeks.
The transcription process is conducted entirely on-device, ensuring privacy and maintaining the app's end-to-end encryption standards.
Currently, Android supports four languages—English, Portuguese, Spanish, and Russian—while iOS supports a wider range, including Arabic, Chinese, and French, depending on the operating system version.
Users can enable the feature in WhatsApp settings under 'Chats' and 'Voice message transcripts,' and transcriptions can be generated by long-pressing a voice message.
Meta plans to expand language support and improve the transcription experience in future updates.