How to transcribe Telegram voice messages on iPhone

Updated July 2026 · 3 min read

Telegram does offer voice note transcription, but with one important detail: unlimited voice-to-text conversion is reserved for Telegram Premium subscribers. If voice notes land in your chats every day and you don't want yet another subscription just to read them, there's an alternative that covers Telegram, WhatsApp and every other app at once.

Transcribe a Telegram voice note in 4 steps

  1. Download Matt from the App Store;
  2. In Telegram, long-press the voice message and tap Select;
  3. Tick the voice note (or several at once) and tap the Share icon at the bottom;
  4. Pick Matt from the iOS share sheet and read the full transcription in about 3 seconds.

Matt vs Telegram Premium transcription

💡 Matt works with any app you can share audio from: Telegram, WhatsApp, Signal, email, downloaded files. One tool for every voice note.
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Frequently asked questions

Do I need Telegram Premium to transcribe voice messages?

With Matt, no: transcription happens on your iPhone via the Share menu, without a Telegram subscription.

Is the sender notified?

No, transcription is invisible to the sender: it happens entirely on your device.