How do I convert a WhatsApp voice message to text?

Save the voice note from WhatsApp as a file (.opus on Android, or Share → Save to Files on iPhone), upload it on this page, sign in with Google, and click Generate. The transcript appears in the Audio Transcription workspace and can be downloaded as TXT.

What is the difference between OGG and Opus?

OGG is the container and Opus is the audio codec inside it. WhatsApp names its files .opus and Telegram uses .ogg, but both are Ogg Opus audio and both are supported here.

Can I translate a voice message?

Yes. Choose a target language before generating and the transcript is translated into English or any of 40+ supported languages.

Why won't my OGG file open?

Ogg/Opus support varies by browser. Chrome, Edge, and Firefox decode it reliably; if your browser shows an error, try one of those or convert the file to MP3 or M4A.

How much does it cost?

Transcription uses 1 credit per second of audio, so a one-minute voice note uses about 60 credits. New accounts get 300 free credits (about 5 minutes).

Are my voice messages stored?

No. The audio is decoded in your browser, only what's needed for speech recognition is sent for processing, and we don't keep your voice messages.

OGG to Text

Convert OGG & Opus to Text

Transcribe WhatsApp and Telegram voice messages, Discord recordings, and other OGG/Opus files into readable text — then translate them into 40+ languages if needed.

WhatsApp voice notesOGG · Opus · OGAUp to 30 min / 500 MBTranslate into 40+ languages

♪PTT-20260412-WA0003.opus.txtvoice-message.txtogg → txt

Voice message

00:00:0601:42

The delivery is coming tomorrow between ten and twelve, so someone needs to be home.

Text transcript

voice-message.txt

UTF-8

Hey, it's me. Sorry, I can't type right now — I'm driving.

The delivery is coming tomorrow between ten and twelve, so someone needs to be home.

Can you check whether the gate code still works?

Call me back when you get this. Thanks!

.txt00:00:06 --> 00:00:11Plain text download

OGG → TXT

WhatsApp · Telegram

How OGG to text transcription works

The OGG or Opus file is decoded in your browser, short segments of speech are sent to an AI speech recognizer, and you get back a transcript you can read, edit, translate, and download.

Step 1
Upload your voice note
Choose an OGG, Opus, or OGA file up to 30 minutes and 500 MB — WhatsApp and Telegram voice messages work directly.
Step 2
AI transcription
Speech recognition converts the message into text. On credit plans, transcription costs 1 credit per second of audio.
Step 3
Read, translate, download
Edit the text, translate it into 40+ languages if needed, then download TXT, SRT, or VTT.

What is an OGG to text converter?

OGG is a container most often used with the Opus codec — the format WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, and Discord use for voice messages. An OGG to text converter transcribes that speech so you can read a voice note instead of playing it, search old messages, or keep a written record.

This page covers .ogg, .opus, and .oga files in one place, so whether your file came from WhatsApp, Telegram, or a recording app, the steps are the same.

How to export voice messages as files

Voice messages usually live inside the chat app. Here's how to get them out.

• WhatsApp (Android): long-press the voice note and tap Share, or find it in WhatsApp/Media/WhatsApp Voice Notes (.opus).
• WhatsApp (iPhone): long-press the voice note, tap Forward, then the Share icon, and choose Save to Files.
• Telegram: open the ⋯ menu on the voice message and choose Save to Downloads (.ogg), or export the chat from Telegram Desktop.
• Opus decoding is most reliable in Chrome, Edge, and Firefox. If your browser can't open the file, try one of those.

OGG to text features

Built for people who search “ogg to text,” “opus to text,” or “WhatsApp audio to text.”

WhatsApp and Telegram ready

Upload voice messages exported from WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, or Discord without converting them first.

One page for OGG and Opus

.ogg, .opus, and .oga files are all accepted — no need to rename or re-encode.

Understand any language

Auto detection handles the spoken language, and translation turns the message into English or 40+ other languages.

Clean, readable text

The transcript is grouped into paragraphs at natural pauses, easy to copy into a chat or document.

Quick for short notes

A one-minute voice message is transcribed in moments and uses about 60 credits.

Private messages stay private

The file is decoded in your browser and we don't store your voice messages.

Who converts OGG voice notes to text?

Whenever listening isn't convenient or a written copy matters.

Read instead of listen

Catch up on long voice notes in a meeting, on public transport, or anywhere you can't play audio.

Foreign-language messages

Transcribe a voice note in another language and translate it so you understand every word.

Keep a written record

Save important instructions, addresses, or agreements from voice messages as searchable text.

Quick guide: transcribe a WhatsApp voice message

Follow these steps if you searched for “whatsapp voice message to text,” “convert ogg to text,” or “transcribe opus file.”

1. Save the voice message. Export the voice note from WhatsApp or Telegram as an .opus or .ogg file (see the tips above). Files up to 30 minutes and 500 MB are accepted.
2. Upload and sign in. Upload the file on this page and sign in with Google. New accounts get 300 free credits — about 5 minutes of audio.
3. Generate the transcript. Keep auto detect or choose the language spoken in the message. Pick a translation target if you want the text in another language.
4. Read or download. Read the transcript right away, fix any words, and download TXT — or SRT/VTT if you need timestamps.

OGG to text FAQ

Answers about transcribing OGG, Opus, and WhatsApp voice messages.

How do I convert a WhatsApp voice message to text?: Save the voice note from WhatsApp as a file (.opus on Android, or Share → Save to Files on iPhone), upload it on this page, sign in with Google, and click Generate. The transcript appears in the Audio Transcription workspace and can be downloaded as TXT.
What is the difference between OGG and Opus?: OGG is the container and Opus is the audio codec inside it. WhatsApp names its files .opus and Telegram uses .ogg, but both are Ogg Opus audio and both are supported here.
Can I translate a voice message?: Yes. Choose a target language before generating and the transcript is translated into English or any of 40+ supported languages.
Why won't my OGG file open?: Ogg/Opus support varies by browser. Chrome, Edge, and Firefox decode it reliably; if your browser shows an error, try one of those or convert the file to MP3 or M4A.
How much does it cost?: Transcription uses 1 credit per second of audio, so a one-minute voice note uses about 60 credits. New accounts get 300 free credits (about 5 minutes).
Are my voice messages stored?: No. The audio is decoded in your browser, only what's needed for speech recognition is sent for processing, and we don't keep your voice messages.

Ready to turn voice messages into text?

Upload an OGG or Opus file and read it in seconds instead of listening.