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What is voice note transcription?
Voice note transcription converts an audio message into written text — automatically, without retyping. Once transcribed, spoken ideas become scannable, quotable, and searchable alongside links and documents.
Why transcribe voice notes?
Audio is fast to send but slow to skim. Transcription makes long voice memos usable when you need a detail weeks later.
From chat apps, not a recorder
Shlau transcribes voice notes you forward from WhatsApp or Telegram — no separate recording workflow.
Search the words you said
After transcription, queries like "voice note about the lease" can find the right clip in your archive.
Multilingual workflows
When a note arrives in another language, transcription plus translation helps you read it in yours.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the difference between transcription and translation?
- Transcription writes what was spoken. Translation converts that text into another language. Shlau can help with both for forwarded voice notes.
- How accurate is voice note transcription?
- Accuracy depends on audio quality and language. Shlau uses modern speech models; you can always listen to the original attachment if needed.
- Does Shlau transcribe WhatsApp voice notes?
- Yes. Forward a WhatsApp voice note to Shlau and it becomes searchable text in your archive.
- Can I search old voice notes after transcription?
- Yes. That is the main benefit — spoken content behaves like a document you can query months later.