Does WhatsApp Web have voice typing?
No. WhatsApp Web can record voice notes but cannot turn speech into typed text. Voice In adds dictation so your message is sent as text.
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How to Use Voice Typing in WhatsApp Web
Compose WhatsApp Web messages by speaking instead of typing. Voice In turns your voice into editable text directly in the message box so you can review it before sending. It 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 WhatsApp (1:19)
Does voice typing work in WhatsApp?
Yes. Voice In lets you write WhatsApp 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 WhatsApp
- Chat and group message box
- Media captions
- Status text
Known limitations
- WhatsApp on iPhone and Android is not supported; use WhatsApp Web in Chrome or Edge
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 WhatsApp 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 WhatsApp
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Install Voice In
Add the free Voice In extension to Chrome or Edge.
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Open WhatsApp
Go to chat and group message box or any other place where you would normally type.
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Click a text field
Click where you would normally type so the text cursor is active.
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Start dictating
Click the Voice In icon or press the keyboard shortcut, then speak. Say “period” or “new line” for punctuation.
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Review and send
Check names and specialized terms, make any edits, and submit the finished text.
Why use Voice In with WhatsApp?
Works in place
Speech to text goes straight into WhatsApp 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.
WhatsApp dictation FAQ
Can I dictate WhatsApp messages in Hindi, Spanish or Arabic?
Yes. Voice In supports 50+ languages. Switch the language from the extension before you start.
How do I turn on voice typing in WhatsApp?
Install Voice In from the Chrome Web Store, open WhatsApp, 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.