Telegram voice to text bot, with a TL;DR
VoiceTL;DR transcribes Telegram voice messages, video notes (circles) and audio files into text, then adds a short summary so you can read in seconds instead of listening for minutes.
Languages: English, Spanish, Russian. Free every day, no sign-up outside Telegram.
How it works
Open the bot or add it to a group
Tap Open in Telegram for private chats, or Add to group to put it in a chat with friends or colleagues.
Send or forward a voice message
Voice messages, video circles and audio files all work. In a group, the bot replies to each voice message.
Read the text and the TL;DR
You get the full transcript plus a short summary, right in the chat.
Who it is for
Group chats
Long voice messages in family, friends or community groups become readable text. Everyone can skim, search and quote.
Work
Turn voice notes from clients and teammates into text you can copy into tasks, docs or emails.
Study
Transcribe audio from classmates or your own spoken notes and get a short summary for review.
When you cannot listen
On a train, in a meeting, with no headphones, or if you simply prefer reading: read the voice message instead.
Pricing
Start free. Pay only if you need more, with Telegram Stars inside the bot.
Free for you
Per user, resets daily.
Free for a group
Shared by the group, resets daily.
60 minutes
Good for occasional use.
300 minutes
Better value for heavy use.
Group unlimited, 30 days
Unlimited transcription for one group for 30 days.
FAQ
How do I transcribe Telegram voice messages?
Open @voice_tldr_text_bot in Telegram and send or forward a voice message. The bot replies with the transcript and a short TL;DR summary.
Is this a Telegram voice to text bot that works in groups?
Yes. Use the Add to group button, and the bot replies to each voice message in the chat. This is voice message transcription in groups without anyone having to copy anything by hand.
Can it transcribe video notes (circles) and audio files?
Yes. Voice messages, video notes and audio files are supported.
Which languages are supported?
English, Spanish and Russian.
How much is free?
Every user gets 3 minutes per day and every group gets 10 minutes per day. Limits reset daily.
What does it cost if I need more?
Paid options use Telegram Stars: 60 minutes for 50 Stars, 300 minutes for 200 Stars, or unlimited for one group for 30 days at 300 Stars.
What is the TL;DR summary?
A short summary of what was said, shown next to the full text, so you can grasp long voice messages quickly.
Privacy: are my audio and texts stored?
The bot does not store audio or transcripts. Audio is processed by Google Gemini. When the free-tier Google API key is used, Google may use submitted data under its own terms, so do not send anything highly sensitive.
How accurate is it?
Accuracy depends on audio quality, accents, background noise and the language. Double-check names, numbers and anything important.
Do I need to install anything?
No. It is a regular Telegram bot. Open it in Telegram and start sending voice messages.