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How to transcribe a WhatsApp voice message on iPhone

Save the voice message, open it here in Safari and get text you can copy. Free, no app, no sign-up.

Updated October 19, 2026

In 4 steps

  1. Save the voice message to Files. In WhatsApp, touch and hold the voice message, tap Forward, then the share icon at the bottom right, and choose Save to Files.
  2. Open Vox2Text in Safari. Come back to this page and tap the green box Drop your voice messages here.
  3. Pick the file. Tap Browse, open the folder where you saved it and select the voice message (usually an .opus file).
  4. Tap Transcribe. The language is detected automatically. When it’s done, tap Copy text or Download .txt.

Several voice messages at once

Save several voice messages in the same folder and select them all: Vox2Text transcribes them one after another and gives you a text for each.

The first time is slower

On the first transcription the site downloads the speech recognition model (a few hundred MB), so Wi-Fi is best. After that it stays saved in Safari and starts instantly.

Vox2Text or WhatsApp’s own transcripts?

WhatsApp can show voice message transcripts inside the app, if the feature is available for your language and phone. Vox2Text is for when you need the text outside WhatsApp:

  • to paste it into an email or document, or download it as a .txt file;
  • to transcribe many voice messages at once, including old or forwarded ones;
  • for long recordings or audio files that don’t come from WhatsApp;
  • for languages WhatsApp doesn’t transcribe.

Troubleshooting

  • You need iOS 18 or later with an up-to-date Safari.
  • If the file won’t open, forward the voice message to yourself and save it again.
  • On a phone the limit is 1 hour of audio; for longer files use a computer (see the long audio guide).

The voice message is transcribed on your iPhone and never uploaded to any server. Details in the privacy policy.

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Frequently asked questions

How does it work?

The site runs Whisper, a speech recognition model, right in your browser. The first time it downloads the model (75 to 550 MB depending on quality); after that it stays cached and starts instantly.

Are my recordings safe?

Yes. Files are never uploaded to any server: they are read and transcribed on your device. The site uses no cookies and no tracking.

Where do I find WhatsApp voice messages?

WhatsApp Web or Desktop: hover over the voice message, open the menu and choose “Download”.
Android: folder Android/media/com.whatsapp/WhatsApp/Media/WhatsApp Voice Notes.
iPhone: long-press the voice message › Forward › Share › Save to Files.

Is the language detected automatically?

Yes: with “Detect automatically” the site listens to the first seconds and picks the language. If it gets it wrong, change it under the text and press “Transcribe again”, or choose it beforehand from the menu.

Which quality should I pick?

“Balanced” works almost always. “Fast” downloads less but makes more mistakes. “Best” is the most accurate and needs a browser with WebGPU (up-to-date Chrome or Edge).

Which browsers are supported?

Up-to-date Chrome, Edge and Firefox on computers or Android. On iPhone you need iOS 18 or later. On computers with a graphics card transcription is much faster.

Can I transcribe long recordings?

Yes: up to 200 MB and 3 hours per file on a computer, 1 hour on a phone. Long files take longer: keep the page open (the screen stays on automatically) and follow the time-left estimate. The text appears as it goes and you can copy it at any time.