Voice notes
Can't listen right now? Read the voice note.
Share any voice note to Bhala and read it as text. Bhala works out which language it's in, breaks long notes into short paragraphs, and lets you tap a word to replay just that part.
Free on Android. Nothing is uploaded.
How to read a voice note
- 01In WhatsApp (or any chat app), press and hold the voice note.
- 02Tap Share, then choose Bhala.
- 03Read it as text. Tap any word to hear just that part again.
In your language
Also: Sesotho, Setswana, Xitsonga, Tshivenḓa, isiNdebele, siSwati and English.
Private by design
The voice note is turned into text on your phone, even in airplane mode. Recordings aren't uploaded.
No phone with you? Try a short voice note in your browser →
Questions
Which languages can it read?
isiZulu, isiXhosa, Sepedi, Sesotho, Setswana, Xitsonga, Tshivenḓa, isiNdebele, siSwati and English. Bhala works out which one it is.
How do I get a voice note into Bhala?
In your chat app, press and hold the voice note, tap Share, then choose Bhala.
How much does Bhala cost?
Nothing. Bhala Keyboard is free, with no ads.
Which phones does it work on?
Android phones with Android 8.0 or newer, from Google Play.
Does it work without data?
Yes. Typing, suggestions, voice typing and voice notes all work offline once Bhala is set up.