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WeChat voice message to text

For WeChat voice messages in languages WeChat doesn’t convert.

.mp3, .m4a or .amr
First 2 minutes free, any lengthLanguage detected automaticallyExported audio
Longer than 2 minutes?You get the first 2 minutes here. Kalpa transcribes the rest — free to start on iPhone Get the app ›

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

First 2 min · free hereWeChat voice message0:49English · detected
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.
Keep it, search it, ask about it laterSave to Kalpa ›

How to transcribe a WeChat voice message

  1. Try WeChat’s Convert to Text

    It may cover your language — check your app.

  2. Export the audio

    If your language isn’t covered, save or export the voice message from the app.

  3. Drop it above

    Kalpa detects the language.

  4. Keep it

    Copy the text or keep it in Kalpa.

Faster in the app

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 toolKalpa app
LengthFirst 2 minutes of any recordingThe whole recording, no limit
Summary, quotes and topics—Yes
Search everything you saved—Ask in chat, jump to the moment
Your own recordingsUpload a fileRecord on iPhone or Apple Watch, transcribed on device
Languages25, detected automatically25, 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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