The voice message transcription feature is currently available in the WhatsApp beta version 2.24.15.5 for Android devices. To use the feature, users need to download an additional language data package. This package ensures that all message transcripts are generated directly on the user’s device, enhancing privacy since no external servers are involved in the transcription process. The feature supports five languages at present: English, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, and Hindi.
Supported Languages
The voice message transcription feature supports the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
- Portuguese
- Russian
- Hindi
Privacy and Device-Based Transcription
The language data package ensures that the voice message transcription is processed directly on the user’s device, without involving any external servers. This enhances the privacy of the transcription process.




