Turn a WeChat Voice Message into a Transcript
WeChat has no way to connect to your conversations and pull a voice message automatically: there is no WeChat integration. To get a transcript, you first need the audio as a file, either saved from the chat or recorded while it plays.
WeChat does have its own built-in way to turn a voice message into text: swipe to the top right while recording (or while playing one back) to convert it. It only supports Mandarin, English and Cantonese, and it does not translate the result, summarize a long message, or keep a searchable record you can find again later.
Reading the text back is faster than replaying a voice message to catch one detail, and it gives you a written record of what was said.
What you get:
- speaker identification, useful for group chats and messages with more than one speaker
- Timestamps on every segment, for pointing to a specific moment
- Export as PDF, DOCX, TXT, SRT and VTT
- transcript and caption translation, so a voice message in another language reads in yours
- AI chat with the transcript, so you can ask a question about it instead of replaying the whole message
- search across recordings by name or transcript
- Free plan: one recording of up to 45 minutes
How to Transcribe a WeChat Voice Message
- Get the audio off WeChat: WeChat voice notes are hard to export directly on mobile, since there is no built-in save or forward-to-Files option for most chats. On desktop WeChat, right-click the message and use Save As. If that is not available for your chat, play the message on speaker and record it instead, using the ScreenApp mobile app or your browser’s microphone recorder.
- Upload the file: ScreenApp accepts MP3, WAV, M4A, AAC, OGG and FLAC for uploads. If your saved file is in a format that is not on that list, play it on speaker and record it instead.
- Read the transcript: The transcript, with speaker labels and timestamps, is ready a few minutes later. Export it as PDF, DOCX, TXT, SRT and VTT, or ask the AI a question about the content.
Accuracy depends on the recording, not just the transcription engine. A voice message saved directly from WeChat transcribes more cleanly than one re-recorded off a speaker in a noisy room. See how we measure accuracy.
WeChat Voice Transcription vs Other Tools
| Feature | ScreenApp | Otter.ai | Notta.ai | Rev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | one recording, up to 45 min | 300 min/month | 120 min/month | 45 min/month |
| File upload transcription | Yes | 3 lifetime imports (free) | Not stated | Not stated |
| Speaker identification | Yes | Yes (Basic plan) | Included | Not stated |
| Export formats | PDF, DOCX, TXT, SRT and VTT | mp3, txt, pdf, docx, srt (Pro, Business and Enterprise plans, with bulk export) | TXT, DOCX, PDF, or XLSX | Not stated |
| Paid plan | $19/month annual | $8.33/month annual | $8.17/month annual | $25.49/month annual |
Sources, checked 2026-09-13: github.com/screenappai/screenapp-new/blob/main/apps/web/src/app/api/files/[id]/transcript/export/route.ts, screenapp.io/pricing, screenapp.io/help/how-many-minutes-can-i-record, otter.ai/pricing, notta.ai/en/pricing, rev.com/pricing, notta.ai/en/lecture-summarizer
- vs Otter.ai: Otter’s free plan caps uploads at 3 lifetime file imports, after which Pro costs $8.33 a month billed annually. ScreenApp does not cap the number of uploads on the free plan, only the length of the one free recording.
- vs Notta.ai: Notta’s free plan runs 120 minutes a month with Included speaker identification, and Pro is $8.17 a month annually. ScreenApp adds AI chat and translation on the transcript at no extra cost.
- vs Rev: Rev’s free AI transcription covers 45 minutes a month, and its Essentials plan is $25.49 a month annually. ScreenApp’s free plan includes speaker labels and export on the one free recording.
Who Uses WeChat Voice Transcription
Business teams working with clients or partners over WeChat turn voice messages into text for records that are easier to search, forward, and reference than replaying audio.
People saving a conversation turn a voice message into text so they have a written copy that does not depend on the WeChat app or account staying around.
Multilingual communicators transcribe a voice message in one language and translate it, so participants who speak different languages can read the same conversation.
Community moderators investigating a reported message get a written record they can quote from directly, rather than describing what they heard.
Legal and compliance teams archive voice messages sent through WeChat as documented, searchable text when a conversation needs to be kept on file.
Anyone sent a long voice message who would rather read it in a few seconds than listen to the whole thing.
FAQ
Can ScreenApp automatically transcribe my WeChat voice messages?
No. WeChat conversations are private, so there is no way to connect to them and pull a message automatically. You need to save the voice message as a file first and upload it, or play it on speaker and record it if you cannot save that message directly.
How do I save a WeChat voice message to transcribe it?
On desktop WeChat, right-click the voice message and select Save As. WeChat voice notes are hard to export directly from the mobile app, since most chats have no built-in save or forward-to-Files option for a voice message.
What if I can’t save the voice message directly?
Play it on speaker and record it instead. The ScreenApp mobile app can record your phone’s speaker while the message plays, or you can use your browser’s microphone recorder if you are near a computer.
Doesn’t WeChat already convert voice messages to text?
Yes, WeChat has a built-in “convert to text” option you can swipe to while recording or playing back a message, but it only supports Mandarin, English and Cantonese, and it does not translate the result, summarize it, or keep a copy you can search later. A separate transcript is still useful if you need another language, a summary, timestamps, or a written record you can find again.
Is transcribing a WeChat voice message free?
Yes. You can upload a WeChat voice message and get a transcript without paying anything or creating an account. The free plan covers one recording of up to 45 minutes.
How accurate is the transcription?
Accuracy depends on the recording. A voice message saved directly from WeChat transcribes more cleanly than one re-recorded off a speaker, especially in a noisy room. Chinese (Mandarin) is one of the languages marked for speaker diarization; Cantonese is transcribed but without per-speaker labels. Full per-language figures are on the accuracy page.
Can ScreenApp identify different speakers in a WeChat group chat?
Yes, for languages that support it. If the recording includes multiple speakers in a supported language, speaker identification detects and labels each person in the transcript.
What audio formats does ScreenApp accept for WeChat messages?
ScreenApp accepts MP3, WAV, M4A, AAC, OGG and FLAC. If your saved WeChat voice message is not in one of those formats, play it on speaker and record it instead of trying to convert the file yourself.
Can I translate a WeChat voice message after transcription?
Yes. Once the transcript is generated, transcript and caption translation lets you read it in any of the 99 supported languages.
