Does Telegram Web convert voice to text?
Telegram Premium can transcribe received voice notes, but it does not let you dictate. Voice In types what you say into the message box so it is sent as text.
Telegram Messenger + Voice In
· Chat & Messaging
How to Use Voice Typing in Telegram Web
Dictate Telegram messages in the web app instead of typing them. Voice In converts speech to editable text in the message box and sends text, not voice notes.
Chrome & Edge
Real-time speech to text
50+ languages
Video demo
Last updated September 22, 2026
Watch Voice In dictate in Telegram Messenger (0:48)
Does voice typing work in Telegram Messenger?
Yes. Voice In lets you write Telegram messages using real-time speech to text in Chrome and Edge. Your words appear directly in the active text field and stay editable until you submit or send them.
Where it works in Telegram Messenger
- The message box in chats, groups and channels on web.telegram.org
- Captions on media before sending
What you can do with Voice In
Draft longer text with less keyboard use, switch between more than 50 languages, and add punctuation and line breaks with voice commands. Voice In transcribes speech inside your browser, so nothing you dictate in Telegram Messenger is sent to or stored on Voice In servers.
The free version works in standard text fields. Voice In Plus adds Advanced Mode for custom editors, custom voice commands and text replacements, and unlimited dictation.
How to use voice typing in Telegram Messenger
-
Install Voice In
Add the free Voice In extension to Chrome or Edge.
-
Open Telegram Messenger
Go to the message box in chats, groups and channels on web.telegram.org or any other place where you would normally type.
-
Click a text field
Click where you would normally type so the text cursor is active.
-
Start dictating
Click the Voice In icon or press the keyboard shortcut, then speak. Say “period” or “new line” for punctuation.
-
Review and send
Check names and specialized terms, make any edits, and submit the finished text.
Why use Voice In with Telegram Messenger?
Works in place
Speech to text goes straight into Telegram Messenger fields without copying between tools.
Private by design
Speech is transcribed in your browser. Voice In never stores your audio or text.
Multilingual
Dictate in more than 50 languages and 100 dialects, and switch with one click.
Voice commands
Add punctuation, line breaks and custom snippets with built-in commands.
Telegram Messenger dictation FAQ
How do I turn on voice typing in Telegram Messenger?
Install Voice In from the Chrome Web Store, open Telegram Messenger, click a text field, then click the Voice In icon or press the keyboard shortcut and start speaking. The text appears as you talk.
Does this send a voice message?
No. Voice In converts your speech into typed text. The recipient receives a normal text message, not an audio clip.
Does Voice In work in the mobile app?
Voice In runs in Chrome and Edge on desktop and Chromebooks. On phones, use the keyboard's built-in dictation instead.
Which browsers and computers support Voice In?
Voice In works in Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge on Windows, macOS, Linux and Chromebooks.