Transcribe voice messages from WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram
Share a voice message to AnyScribe and read it as text in seconds. It handles any of 50+ languages, long and forwarded messages, and adds a summary when a message runs for minutes. Use your messenger's built-in transcript first when it works; use AnyScribe when the language is not supported, the message is long, or you want to keep a searchable copy.
Step by step
Voice message to text
- 1
Share the voice message
In WhatsApp, long-press the message, tap Forward, then Share, and choose AnyScribe. In iMessage or Telegram, save the audio to Files or share it from the message menu.
- 2
Transcribe in any language
The language is detected automatically, including messages that switch between two languages.
- 3
Read, reply, keep
Read the text, copy it into your reply, or keep it in your searchable library with a summary.
What you get
Built for voice messages
- Languages your messenger skips
- WhatsApp transcribes in a short list of languages on device. AnyScribe covers 50+ with automatic detection.
- Long and forwarded messages
- A ten-minute voice note gets a transcript and a summary, so you can answer without listening twice.
- Searchable archive
- Keep the important ones. Full-text search finds an address or a date across every message you saved.
- Also for Voice Memos and recordings
- The same flow works for Voice Memos, audio files and recordings from other apps.
Compared honestly
How the options stack up
Summary of our Best Apps to Transcribe Voice Messages comparison. Competitor tiers and pricing change; check their sites for current details.
| App | Pricing model | Best for | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|---|
| AnyScribeThis app | 30 free minutes, then non-expiring credits from $1.99/hour. | Any language (50+), long or forwarded messages, and AI summaries. | Cloud transcription; you share the message to the app. |
| WhatsApp transcripts | Free, built in. | Received WhatsApp voice messages, transcribed on device. | One chosen language; recipient only; 12–20 languages. |
| Messages (iMessage) | Free, built into iOS 17+. | Audio messages sent in Apple Messages. | Only works for Messages audio, not other apps. |
| Telegram | 2 free per week; Premium $4.99/month. | Voice and video messages inside Telegram. | Unlimited use requires Premium. |
| Transcriber for WhatsApp | Subscription from $2.99/week or $29.99/year. | Voice notes shared from WhatsApp and Telegram, 50+ languages. | Subscription for a single use case. |
| Voicepop | Subscription from $2.99/week or $39.99/year. | Voice messages from WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, and Slack. | Subscription; last updated in 2025. |
What works
WhatsApp voice messages shared via Forward and Share
iMessage audio messages saved to Files
Telegram voice and video messages saved to Files
Voice Memos, audio files and recordings from any app that can share audio
Good to know
View-once voice messages cannot be shared, so they cannot be transcribed
AnyScribe transcribes in the cloud; WhatsApp's own transcripts stay on your device
Short messages use seconds of credit; the free 30 minutes cover a lot of them
iPhone and iPad only
Simple, Honest Pricing
No subscription. No account. Buy credits when you need them — they never expire.
Free
$0
30 minutes included with the app. No strings attached.
1 Hour
$1.99
Perfect for occasional use. Credits never expire.
4 Hours
Best value$5.99
Best value for regular transcription needs.
12 Hours
$14.99
For power users and professionals. Credits never expire.
FAQ
Common questions
- Is it private?
- The audio is sent to the transcription provider for processing and not stored afterwards. Transcripts stay on your device and in your iCloud.
- Can I transcribe Telegram voice messages?
- Yes. Open the message menu, save the audio to Files, then import it into AnyScribe or share it from Files.
- Does it translate voice messages?
- Yes. Transcribe first, then translate the text inside the app.
- How much credit does a voice message use?
- Only its length. A 30-second note uses 30 seconds. The first 30 minutes are free, then credits start at $1.99 per hour.
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