WhatsApp Voice Message Transcription Will Become More Convenient#

February 27, 2025

WhatsApp is getting some big changes for voice messaging enthusiasts. A new feature will let you choose how you want to receive transcripts of your voice messages.

The WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.4.15 introduces a new feature that gives users full control over their voice message transcripts.

1. About the new feature
2. Why is this important
3. Language support
4. Concern about privacy
5. When available
6. Conclusion

1. About the new feature#

A new feature has been spotted in the beta version of WhatsApp for Android 2.25.4.15 that gives users more control over the translation of voice messages into text. While previously you had to press the Decrypt button each time to get a text transcript, now you can pre-select one of three options:

• Automatically. When you select this option, WhatsApp will automatically decrypt all incoming voice messages, and you will be able to see the text right away. A good option for those who prefer to read the message rather than listen to it

• Manually. You will still be able to start the decryption process yourself by pressing the "Decrypt" button for each message. This option is suitable for those who do not need constant transcription of voice messages

• Never. If you do not need transcription of voice messages at all, you can completely disable this feature

  

2. Why is this important#

This flexibility of settings makes using WhatsApp even more comfortable and tailored to the individual needs of each user. For example:

• Automatic transcription allows you to quickly view the content of long voice messages without wasting time listening to them. It is especially useful in situations where you need to quickly get information.

• If you are in a noisy place and cannot listen to a voice message, text transcription will be a great alternative.

• Disabling transcription will save battery power and reduce the load on the device's hardware resources if you rarely use this feature.

3. Language support#

WhatsApp developers have made sure that the new feature is available to users all over the world. The following languages are initially supported:

English, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Hindi

This means that users from regions where these languages are widely spoken will be able to take full advantage of the new feature. The list of supported languages is planned to be expanded in the future.

4. Concern about privacy#

An important aspect of working with voice messages is that their processing and decryption occurs directly on the device. This means that WhatsApp does not send your voice messages to its servers for decryption, ensuring increased privacy of conversations.

5. When available#

While the exact release date of the update with this feature is not yet known, its discovery in the beta version indicates that the developers are actively working on its implementation.

We at GREEN-API are following the news and will inform you about all significant innovations in WhatsApp, follow our blog. We will follow and keep you updated on the news about the appearance of this feature in WhatsApp for iOS.

6. Conclusion#

The new feature for choosing the method of decrypting voice messages in WhatsApp is another step towards making communication in the messenger as convenient, flexible and secure as possible. With the ability to automatically or manually decrypt, as well as completely disable the function, each user will be able to customize WhatsApp to their individual needs and preferences.

The official release date of the update has not yet been announced. Follow our blog, because GREEN-API constantly talks about new and useful features in WhatsApp!