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Translate WhatsApp & Telegram Voice Messages on Android
A friend or coworker sends a voice message in a language you don't speak. Live Subtitles plays it back for you as a live translated transcript, in a floating overlay, right on your Android phone — no copying audio into a separate translator app.
How it works
The reliable way: Microphone mode
Open the voice message, play it on speaker, and let Live Subtitles listen through the phone's microphone — the same way it would transcribe anyone speaking nearby. This works regardless of which messaging app the voice message is in, because it doesn't depend on reading that app's audio directly.
Worth trying too: System Audio mode
Since a voice message is a short recording you tap to play, not a live call, it's ordinary audio playback in most apps — which System Audio mode, Android's direct audio-capture API, can often read without needing speaker + microphone at all. Give it a try first; if it doesn't pick up the message for a particular app, Live Subtitles offers a one-tap switch to Microphone mode.
Dual subtitles, 50+ languages
The transcript appears as a readable line, with your chosen translation shown alongside it — useful for checking the original wording, not just the translated meaning.
Setup: a few steps, once
- Install Live Subtitles from Google Play. Open it and try it free — no account required.
- Grant "Display over other apps." The app opens this Android settings screen for you the first time.
- Pick a source — Microphone for the dependable option, or try System Audio first — and set your languages.
- Play the voice message on speaker and read the live transcript and translation.
Real-world use cases
Voice messages from family or friends abroad
Read what a relative or friend said in their language without typing it into a separate app, or asking them to switch to text.
Work and customer messages in another language
Follow a voice note from a client or colleague who prefers sending audio, in their own words rather than a machine-typed summary.
Language learning from real messages
Dual subtitles let you read the original phrasing of a message alongside the translation, which is a useful way to pick up conversational language you won't find in a textbook.
Pricing and free minutes
Live Subtitles is free to install, and every new install gets free minutes you can use immediately — no credit card needed. After that, you can subscribe or buy one-time minute packs directly in the app; current pricing and plans are shown there and on the Google Play listing. The same account also covers the Windows, macOS, and iOS versions.
Get it on Google Play
Also available for Windows and iOS / macOS.
FAQ
Which apps does this work with?
Any messaging app where you can play a voice message out loud — WhatsApp, Telegram, Instagram DMs, Messenger, and others.
Does this work for phone or video calls too?
Not the same way — calls use different audio routing on Android. Use Microphone mode with the call on speaker.
Microphone or System Audio — which should I use?
Microphone mode is the dependable option. System Audio may also work and is worth trying first.
How many languages are supported?
50+ for recognition and translation, shown as dual subtitles.
Do I need an internet connection?
Yes — speech recognition and translation run in the cloud.
Can I try it for free?
Yes. New installs get free minutes, no credit card required.