Forward the voice message in WhatsApp to Günther (contact: +49 160 96615246). Works for your own memos as well as forwarded ones.
Reply with 'summarize this', 'TL;DR', or 'short bullets please'. Günther switches from full transcript mode to summary mode automatically.
You receive a 3-to-5-bullet list of the key points, to-dos, or questions. The full transcript can be appended on request.
Both tools run on Günther but are tuned for different situations.
| Criterion | Transcribe | Summarize |
|---|---|---|
| Output | Word-for-word full text | 3–5 bullets |
| Maximum audio length | By plan: 45 sec / 2 / 10 / 30 min | By plan: 45 sec / 2 / 10 / 30 min |
| Ideal speaker count | 1–2 | 1 (informal) |
| When to use | Records, archive, translation, PDF export | TL;DR, quick overview, boss update |
Boss update: 12-minute voice message about quarterly results → 4 bullets with key numbers, decisions, and next steps.
Voicemail: 3-minute customer complaint voicemail → 3 bullets with the complaint, desired resolution, and callback window.
Partner voice memo: 10-minute holiday voice essay → 3 bullets about weather, plans, and what to bring.
FREE: 8 audio minutes/month. BASIC (€2.99): 30 min. PREMIUM (€9.99): 120 min. Text chat is subject to fair use on every plan.
Per-message limits are FREE 45 sec, BASIC 2 min, PREMIUM 10 min and ENTERPRISE 30 min. Split longer recordings accordingly. Monthly allowances and provider budgets still apply.
Transcribing returns the full word-for-word text. Summarizing returns only the key points (3–5 bullets). You can combine both in one chat — transcribe first, then summarize.
Yes, as long as you can forward the audio file in WhatsApp (e.g. iPhone Visual Voicemail export, Android voicemail apps). Günther accepts OGG, MP3, WAV, M4A, WebM.
Yes. Just write 'summarize in one sentence' or 'two-sentence executive summary'. Günther adapts the output format to your request.
You don't pay per message; audio minutes count against your plan (FREE: 8 min, BASIC: 30 min, PREMIUM: 120 min per month). The summary itself is part of text chat with fair use.