WhatsApp transcription
Transcribe WhatsApp recordings to text.
Upload your WhatsApp export and get editable text with speaker labels and timestamps. No meeting bot — you control what gets uploaded.
- Free to try
- Speaker labels
- Timestamps
- No signup
Upload your WhatsApp recording
WhatsApp voice messages and call recordings — MP3, M4A, MP4, or WAV exports work. Free to try on this page.
- Free to try
- No signup
- Speaker labels
How to convert with File Transcribe
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Export from WhatsApp
WhatsApp voice messages and call recordings. Check your org's recording policy and get participant consent where required.
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Upload and transcribe
Drop the file here — enable speaker labels for multi-person calls. Get formatted text in minutes.
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Edit and export
Proofread names and terms, then export TXT or sign in for subtitles and library storage.
Why transcribe to text?
Transcribing WhatsApp recordings turns spoken decisions into searchable text. Teams use transcripts for meeting notes, compliance archives, onboarding, and content repurposing — without re-watching hour-long calls. A text version also improves accessibility for teammates who prefer reading or need captions for shared clips.
What is this converter?
A whatsapp transcription tool converts speech from your exported recordings into editable text with timestamps. File Transcribe is upload-first: you bring WhatsApp voice messages and call recordings, we return a draft you can proofread, export as TXT or subtitles, and save to your library after sign-in. No bot joins your live calls.
Overview
Need to transcribe WhatsApp audio or video? File Transcribe turns WhatsApp voice messages and call recordings into searchable text with timestamps and speaker labels. Upload on this page for free within guest limits — no signup required. Edit in the browser, export TXT, or sign in for SRT subtitles and a saved library.
Platforms
When to use this
Exported WhatsApp calls
Download or export your WhatsApp recording, then upload here for a fast first draft. Speaker labels help you see who said what without re-watching the full session.
Meeting notes without a bot
File Transcribe never joins your calls. You record with consent, export the file, and upload when you're ready — ideal for privacy-conscious teams.
Searchable archive
Sign in to save WhatsApp transcripts in your dashboard and search across past recordings. Find decisions, quotes, and action items in seconds.
Subtitle and doc export
Export TXT for docs and wikis, or SRT/VTT for captions after sign-in. Fix names and terms in the editor before sharing.
Why use File Transcribe
AI transcription with an editor built for proofreading — Meeting notes · Compliance archives · Clip captions · Searchable library.
Upload-first workflow
Built for WhatsApp files you already have — not a calendar bot. Drop the export and transcribe in minutes.
Speaker labels
Separate voices in multi-participant recordings. Rename speakers in the editor for clearer notes.
Timestamp navigation
Every line links to a moment in the audio. Verify quotes and action items without scrubbing.
Free guest try
Transcribe on this page without an account. Guest files auto-delete after 24 hours.
150+ languages supported
Transcribe multilingual calls and global team meetings. Pick the spoken language before upload for cleaner first drafts.
Built-in editor
Fix names, acronyms, and numbers in a focused editor synced to playback — faster than editing in a generic doc.
Use cases
Who this helps
- Meetings →
Turn call recordings into searchable notes without a meeting bot.
- Journalists →
Pull quotes fast from interviews with line-level timestamps.
- Researchers →
Code and search qualitative interviews without re-listening.
- Training →
Archive workshops and onboarding sessions as editable text.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I transcribe a WhatsApp recording?
Export or download your WhatsApp recording as audio or video, then upload MP3, M4A, MP4, or WAV on this page. You'll get editable text with timestamps — no account required for your first tries.
Does File Transcribe join my WhatsApp calls?
No. This is upload-first — we never join live calls or access your calendar. You bring the exported file.
What file formats work from WhatsApp?
Most common exports: MP3, M4A, MP4, MOV, and WAV. If your export is video, we transcribe the audio track.
Can I get speaker labels?
Yes. Enable speaker detection when transcribing multi-participant recordings, then review and rename labels in the editor.
Is it free to transcribe?
Yes to try — guest daily limits apply. Sign in free for a saved library, SRT/VTT export, and higher limits on paid plans.
Transcribe your WhatsApp recording
Upload WhatsApp voice messages and call recordings free — editable text in minutes, no signup required.