This update aims to improve communication, especially in situations where users may be on the go, in noisy environments, or unable to listen to long voice messages.

The voice message transcripts are generated directly on users’ devices, ensuring that personal messages remain private and secure, as not even WhatsApp can access them.

To enable this feature, users can navigate to Settings > Chats > Voice Message Transcripts, where they can turn transcriptions on or off and select their preferred language.

To transcribe a voice message, users simply need to long-press the message and select the ‘transcribe’ option.

The feature is being rolled out globally over the coming weeks, starting with a select number of languages, with plans to expand the list in the future.

This new functionality is part of WhatsApp’s ongoing efforts to enhance user experience and make communication more accessible.