- 0:00
- Hi, the samples arrived this morning.
- 0:09
- The colour is right, but the size runs small.
- 0:24
- Can you send one more in the next size up?
- 0:39
- Then we can confirm the order.
WeChat voice message to text
For WeChat voice messages in languages WeChat doesn’t convert.
How do you transcribe a WeChat voice message?
To convert a WeChat voice message to text, first check whether WeChat’s own Convert to Text covers your language. If not, save or export the voice message from the app, then upload the file above. The first 2 minutes of any WeChat voice message are free here; the rest is in Kalpa.
Short ones here, long ones in Kalpa
How to transcribe a WeChat voice message
Try WeChat’s Convert to Text
It may cover your language — check your app.
Export the audio
If your language isn’t covered, save or export the voice message from the app.
Drop it above
Kalpa detects the language.
Keep it
Copy the text or keep it in Kalpa.
WeChat voice notes in English, German and more
For supplier voice notes in English or German, or messages from classmates in other languages. Kalpa detects the language and returns timestamped text you can copy.
Good to know
- Chinese is not among Kalpa’s 25 languages — use WeChat’s own feature for Chinese.
- Exporting may require WeChat for Windows or Mac.
- The first 2 minutes of any WeChat voice message are free here; the rest is in Kalpa.
Who this is for
International teams
European-language voice notes in WeChat.
Students abroad
Messages from classmates in other languages.
Trade
Supplier voice notes in English or German.
When the free tool is enough — and when you need Kalpa
| Free web tool | Kalpa app | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | First 2 minutes of any recording | The whole recording, no limit |
| Summary, quotes and topics | — | Yes |
| Search everything you saved | — | Ask in chat, jump to the moment |
| Your own recordings | Upload a file | Record on iPhone or Apple Watch, transcribed on device |
| Languages | 25, detected automatically | 25, detected automatically |
Questions and answers
Does Kalpa support Chinese WeChat voice messages?
Kalpa doesn’t support Chinese, so use WeChat’s own Convert to Text for Chinese voice messages.
Which WeChat audio formats work?
Kalpa transcribes WeChat voice messages exported as .mp3, .m4a or .amr files, up to 100 MB.
Do I need a computer to export WeChat audio?
Exporting a WeChat voice message may require WeChat for Windows or Mac, depending on your app.
Is transcribing WeChat voice messages free?
Kalpa transcribes the first 2 minutes of any WeChat voice message for free, with no sign-up; the rest is in Kalpa.
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