100% Security Verified | No Subscription Required | No Malware
Ever get a WhatsApp voice message in a language you don't quite understand? Or maybe you need to keep a text record of an important conversation like interviews? Then, you might be looking for a solution on how to translate WhatsApp voice messages or transcribe them to text.
Sharing voice messages on WhatsApp is pretty common since it's easy and convenient. And thankfully, there are ways to transcribe WhatsApp audio to text and even translate them into your language to help you comprehend the message better. Let's see how it's done!
In this article
Part 1. How to Translate and Transcribe WhatsApp Voice Message
If you need to translate and transcribe WhatsApp voice messages, the most effective way to do it is by using tools like Wondershare Filmora, which offers AI Translation and Speech-to-Text tools. Powered by AI, these tools make the process of translating and transcribing easy with high accuracy.
With Filmora's AI Translation tool, you can choose if you want to translate the audio into text only or translate the audio as well. It also offers the option to clone your voice or even lip-sync the audio for your video projects.
Meanwhile, Filmora's Speech-to-Text tool specializes in transcribing speech, with support for 45 languages. Plus, you can easily translate your WhatsApp voice messages using this tool.
Plus, with Filmora's new Audio-to-Video feature, you can easily turn your WhatsApp audio messages into engaging videos, adding a whole new layer of creativity and interaction to your content. If you're interested in exploring this feature, be sure to check out the bonus of this chapter for more details.
Filmora's Translation and Transcription Service
- All-in-One Translation and Transcription: Easily convert voice messages into text and translate them at the same time.
- Multiple Languages Available: Support extensive language options, including German, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, Hindi, and more.
- Quick and Efficient: Get fast results without the wait.
- High Accuracy: Achieve over 95% accuracy, with options for manual customization to further refine the results.
- Supports Various Formats: Compatible with numerous audio formats, including .ogg for WhatsApp voice messages, as well as various video file formats.
How to Translate WhatsApp Voice Messages Using AI Translation
AI translation tools make it easy to translate WhatsApp voice messages. Here's how you can do it step by step.
secure download 01 of 05 Launch Filmora and Start a New Project
Open Filmora on your desktop and click "New Project" from the homepage. Once inside the editing workspace, go to the "Import" button in the media panel and upload your WhatsApp voice message file.
secure download 02 of 05 Add Audio to the Timeline and Access AI Translation
Drag and drop the WhatsApp audio file onto the timeline. Next, navigate to the Toolbox and locate the AI Translation feature.
03 of 05 Configure AI Translation Settings
After selecting AI Translation, a dialog box will appear where you can set the translation parameters:
- Translation Type: Choose either "Translate voice and text" or "Only translate text."
- Source Language: Select the language of your voice message from the dropdown menu.
- Target Language: Pick from 14 available languages for translation. If you want to translate the WhatsApp voice message to English, select English.
- Auto Match: This feature syncs the transcription with the timeline and is enabled by default.
- Detect Speakers: Enable this option to identify and differentiate between different speakers in the audio.
Once all settings are configured, click the "Translate" button to begin the translation.
04 of 05 Edit and Customize the Translation
After a few moments, you'll see the results on the timeline and media panel. To customize the text, you can double-click the translation track on the timeline.
A new window will appear. Here, you can copy, customize, and edit the text to your needs.
05 of 05 Export the Translated Caption to SRT File
After you're done, you can save the translated WhatsApp voice message in SRT format. Right-click the text translation track on the timeline and select “Export Subtitle File.”
The file will then be saved to your device, and you can open it using a text editor such as Notepad to copy or use it.
How to Transcribe and Translate WhatsApp Audio to Text
01 of 03 Access the Speech-to-Text Feature
After importing your WhatsApp voice message file into Filmora, add the audio clip to the timeline and select it. Then, click Tools on the top menu bar and navigate to Audio > Speech to Text.
Alternatively, go to Titles on the top menu bar, select AI Captions > Speech to Text, and click Transcribe to proceed.
02 of 03 Configure Transcription Settings
In the Speech-to-Text (STT) parameter settings, customize the following options:
- Language Selection: Choose the language of the audio file.
- Auto Match to Timeline: Ensure this option is enabled to sync the transcription with the audio.
- File to Convert: Choose between converting a selected clip or the entire timeline.
- Detect Speakers: Automatically identify different speakers within the audio.
- Output Format: Select SRT as the output format for captions.
- Optional Translation: If you want to translate the WhatsApp voice message as well, choose your desired language from the "Translate to" dropdown menu.
Once everything is set, click Generate to start the transcription process.
03 of 03 Edit and Customize the Captions
After the transcription is complete, double-click the text track in the timeline to open the text editor. Here, you can refine either the transcription or translation—similar to how you adjusted settings for AI Translation.
secure download Bonus: Turn Your WhatsApp Audio into Engaging Videos
Filmora's AI Audio-to-Video Generator allows you to easily turn your WhatsApp voice messages into compelling videos instantly. As a podcaster or storyteller, this feature makes audio-to-video conversion in minutes into shareable content, perfect for creating engaging videos at the snap of your fingers!
Part 2. How to Transcribe WhatsApp Audio to Text Only Using Built-in Tool
If you only want to transcribe or convert WhatsApp audio to text, another way to do it is using WhatsApp's built-in tool. First, you need to enable the voice message transcription settings in WhatsApp. Then, you can transcribe your voice messages directly within the app.
Enable Voice Message Transcription in WhatsApp
Step 1: Navigate to WhatsApp Settings
Open WhatsApp on your device and go to Settings. From there, select Chats.
Step 2: Enable or Disable Voice Message Transcriptions
Find the Voice Message Transcripts option and toggle it on.
Step 3: Select a Language
Tap Choose Language and pick the language that matches the majority of the voice messages you receive.
How to convert voice to text in WhatsApp
Now that you've enabled the voice message transcription settings, you can start transcribing the WhatsApp audio to text. To do this, press and hold the voice message in the chat until the options menu appears. Then, select "Transcribe."
The transcription process will start automatically, converting your WhatsApp voice message into text. However, if you see a "Transcript Unavailable" message or find that some of the transcription texts are missing, it may be due to one of the following reasons:
- Low Audio Quality: Background noise or unclear speech can make transcription difficult, hence the “Transcript Unavailable” message.
- Internet Connectivity Issues: A stable internet connection is required for the transcription feature to function properly.
Part 3. How to Transcribe WhatsApp Voice Messages Using Third-Party Apps
If WhatsApp's built-in transcription feature isn't available or doesn't meet your needs, you can use third-party apps to convert WhatsApp voice messages into text on your phone. Compared to built-in tools on WhatsApp, these apps provide additional flexibility, support more languages, improve accuracy, and offer customization options for transcripts.
1. Transcribe
As the name suggests, you can convert your WhatsApp voice messages into text with Transcribe. It supports more than 120 languages and dialects, with an option to translate the audio. However, you need to ensure the audio is clear. If it's too muffled, the transcription doesn't load properly.
2. Notta
Notta is a pretty good transcription and translation app that makes converting speech to text seamless. Once your transcription is complete, you can edit the text in real time and even use its AI-powered features to summarize the content.
3. SpeakApp
With support for over 50 languages, SpeakApp is a handy app for both Android and iOS that helps you transcribe and translate audio messages on WhatsApp. You can get started with the free trial. But after that, you'll need to purchase a paid plan to continue using it.
How to transcribe WhatsApp audio to text with a third-party app
The process for transcribing or translating WhatsApp voice messages is quite similar across the apps above. Here's how you can do it:
- Select the voice message you want to share and tap the Forward > Share option.
- Look for the transcriber app in the list of available apps. If it's not visible, tap the three dots or "More" at the end of the list to find it.
- Once you've made your selection, you might be asked to choose the audio language. Then, you can start transcribing your WhatsApp voice message and let the tool handle the rest.
If you'd like to translate it, you can use the Translate option within the app. Or, you can copy and paste the transcribed text into a different translation app for more accurate results.
Conclusion
Now, you'll have no problem understanding every word from a WhatsApp voice message, no matter the language! We've covered three simple ways how to translate and transcribe WhatsApp voice messages.
For unmatched accuracy and versatility, using Filmora's AI Translation and Speech-to-Text tools is a wise choice. These tools allow you to both translate and transcribe voice messages with greater precision. Just import your WhatsApp audio message, adjust the settings, and let the tool take care of the rest.
secure download 
