How To Save Audio From WhatsApp In 2022

One of the most popular messaging apps today, there’s no doubt that WhatsApp is regularly used to send hundreds of thousands of audio files around the globe. But how do you save audio from WhatsApp easily on your iPhone or Android phone? This article provides 5 different methods.

WhatsApp is a convenient way of sending all kinds of messages, but saving these messages can sometimes be tricky.

This is especially true when it comes to audio messages and even more so if you’re using an iPhone since you can’t directly access files on iOS phones like you can with Androids.

在這篇文章中,我會教你 how to save audio from WhatsApp, whether you’re using an Android or iPhone.

5 Ways To Save Audio From WhatsApp On iPhone & Android – Step By Step

Using iPhone – Exporting From WhatsApp

As mentioned above, saving WhatsApp audio files can be quite tricky on an iPhone since you can’t directly access an app’s storage files. On an Android phone, you can simply open the file manager and access your files that way.

However, there are a few ways to export audio files from your iPhone’s WhatsApp: using 電子郵件 並使用 文件應用

This section will go through each method.

使用Email

easiest and most convenient method to save WhatsApp voice messages and other audio files is through email. 

However, the main disadvantage is that you can only send one audio message at a time, which can be time-consuming if you want to save multiple files.

If you don’t mind this downside, though, follow the steps below.

  1. 打開WhatsApp on your iPhone and go to the chat with the audio file you want to save.

    Whatsapp chats inbox with a conversation thread highlighted
  2. 點擊並按住消息 containing the file and wait for an options menu to pop up.

    A whatsapp conversation thread with an audio message highlighted
  3. 在菜單中,點擊 向前.

    More options for a whatsapp audio message
  4. Next, pick 分享到.

    The share button on whatsapp messages
  5. You will then have the option to choose the method of sharing. From the menu, pick 郵件.

    Sharing options available for whatsapp messages with the email option highlighted
  6. 在下一個窗口中 input the email address that you want to send the file to. If you only want to save the audio file, you can input your own email. The audio file will then automatically attach.

    Composing an e-mail with the attached audio file from whatsapp
  7. 敲打 發送.

    Sending whatsapp audio file via e-mail
  8. Open your email and look for the message that you sent to yourself, and then 打開它.

    A new e-mail message as seen in e-mail inbox
  9. Tap the attached audio file to download. You will then be able to access the file anywhere, including on your iPhone, as long as you have the email where it’s attached.

    A new e-mail message with an attached audio file

使用文件應用程序

Since you can’t access app storage files, you need to export WhatsApp media files first in order to save them to your Files app.

這工作 the same way as an Android File Manager, except it’s a lot more limited and it only contains certain files.

You know how Android File Manager has folders showing what the different apps contain, including their developer packages? You won’t find this with iOS Files.

To save your voice messages and voice notes using this method, follow the steps below.

  1. 回去 Step 5 of the previous method. Instead of picking Mail, select 保存到文件.

    Sharing options in whatsapp with the save to files option highlighted
  2. You’ll show some available folders where you can save your audio file. In this case, we’ll click 下載.

    Available folders for saving file from whatsapp
  3. 點擊 節省.

    Saving audio file from whatsapp to a folder in a smartphone
  4. To check if you’ve successfully saved the recording, open the 文件應用.

    Files explorer app in an iPhone
  5. Click the folder where you saved the file. In this case, it’s 下載, so go ahead and click that.

    Files explorer in iPhone with the download folder highlighted
  6. If you did it correctly, you should see the media file here.

    Downloads folder in iPhone with an audio file highlighted

Using iPhone – With Export Chat

Another method to save your audio from WhatsApp easily on iPhone is to use the Export Chat 的功能。

這是一個很好的方法 save audio files if you have many of them since you’ll be able to save them all in one go. However, you can’t use it to just save one file, just the entire chat.

The biggest advantage of this method is that once you open it, you get access to all the files at once.

  1. In the Settings tab, click 聊天.

    iPhone settings with the chats option highlighted
  2. After this, click the 導出聊天 按鈕。

    iPhone chats settings with the export chat option highlighted
  3. You’ll be asked to select which conversation you’d like to export. 選一個。

    Chats on an iphone with a selected chat thread highlighted
  4. Next, choose whether you want to attach media or not. Since we want to save audio files, tap 附加媒體.

    Chat export options with the attach media button highlighted
  5. Your WhatsApp will now create a .zip file. Wait for it until you can select where you want to save it. Click 保存到文件 to save it on your iPhone.

    Whatsapp chats saving options with save to files option highlighted
  6. For this example, I’ll be saving it to the 音頻 folder in my iCloud Drive.

    Saving whatsapp chats file to icloud drive audio folder
  7. Go to your Files app and select the folder where you saved the .zip file. In this case, it’s iCloud Drive > Audio.

    iPhone files app with the icloud drive option highlighted
  8. You should see the file here.

    iCloud drive audio folder with an audio file highlighted
  9. 一旦你 點擊它, iOS will export it automatically.

    iCloud drive audio folder with the whatsapp chat extracted folder highlighted
  10. You can now open the new folder and see all the contents of your exported conversation. All 音頻文件 應包括在內。

    Whatsapp chats folder with the audio files highlighted

Using Android – Exporting The File To Email

As mentioned, it’s easier to save WhatsApp audio files on Android. If you want to save just one audio file in a conversation, you can also just export it to your email.

為此,請按照以下步驟操作。

  1. 打開 WhatsApp 和 navigate to the conversation with the file you want to save.

    Whatsapp conversation in android with an audio message highlighted
  2. 點擊並按住 until the message is selected. An actions menu will then appear on the top of the interface.

    Whatsapp conversation in android with an audio message highlighted
  3. From the menu, pick the three interconnected dots that denote the Share icon.

    Action menu for a selected message in whatsapp for android
  4. You will then have to choose a method of sharing the file. For this tutorial, we’ll tap Gmail的.

    Sharing options in whatsapp for android with the gmail option highlighted
  5. Your phone will bring you to your default email client. Input your 電子郵件地址。 The audio file will automatically attach.

    Composing mail in gmail with the recipient field highlighted
  6. 然後,打了 發送按鈕 在右上角。

    A composed email message in gmail with the send button highlighted
  7. Go to your email account and 打開消息 containing the attached audio file. 點擊文件 下載。

    A new email message as seen in gmail

You now have your WhatsApp audio file saved to your Android phone.

Using Android – By Accessing Raw Files

Unlike with iPhones, you can access the app’s storage files on Android with any file manager app. This means you can directly copy the audio files from WhatsApp’s raw files without exporting them to your email.

Accessing the File Manager is the most efficient method to save audio from WhatsApp since you can easily use it for multiple and single files 一樣。

To learn how to use this method, follow the steps below. 

  1. 打開 文件管理器應用 在你的手機上
File manager app in android
  1. You then need to navigate to WhatsApp’s storage location. As you can see in the screenshot, although there’s a WhatsApp folder, it contains 0 items. In most cases, the files we want are actually located in the internal or phone storage.
File manager app in android with the phone storage option highlighted
  1. 然後你會看到一個 list of folders stored on your internal storage. Here, you should find WhatsApp’s storage folder by scrolling to the bottom of the list until you see it.
Android phone storage folder with the all files category selected and the whatsapp folder highlighted
  1. From here, you will see several folders, likely named Backups, Databases, and Media. Pick Media.
Whatsapp folder in android with the media folder highlighted
  1. This folder contains all the media files downloaded by WhatsApp, including any audio files you might have downloaded. They are usually categorized in folders,如下所示。
The contents of a whatsapp media folder in android
  1. Music files will be saved on the WhatsApp Audio folder, while voice notes will be saved in the WhatsApp Voice Notes folder. For this tutorial, we’ll choose WhatsApp Voice Notes.
Whatsapp voice notes folder in android
  1. To find the right file, sort through them in order of time and date. Your most recent file will likely be located at the top.
the voice notes file in a whatsapp voice notes folder
  1. Once you’ve found your file, 按住 until a menu appears, and then 複製 它。
File action options in android with the copy option highlighted
  1. Go to a separate location in your phone’s storage where you want to save your file, and then paste it there. In this case, I pasted it to the Music folder of my External Storage.
A copied voice file from whatsapp voice notes folder saved to a folder in the sd card

Once it’s pasted to another location, you can now do what you want with it, including converting the WhatsApp audio to text.

For Android Or iPhone – Using Third-Party Software

也有 第三方解決方案 that allow you to easily transfer WhatsApp audio to the computer. With an app like this installed, you can easily share your audio file back to your phone or upload it to cloud storage.

Wondershare’s MobileTrans is a good example of this. It’s a third-party file management solution that can download files from your device in just a few clicks. You can also use it to 將文件從iPhone傳輸到Android and vice versa or even create a backup for both operating systems.

The only downside to using this service is that it isn’t free. 該應用程序 從$ 29.95開始 for a year’s worth of features on Windows devices. However, if you find yourself often needing this service, it’s a small price to pay for the convenience.

If you want to use MobileTrans to save audio from WhatsApp, purchase a subscription now 並按照以下步驟操作。

  1. Once you have downloaded, installed, and licensed your MobileTrans app, 啟動它 在你的電腦上。

    Mobiletrans 主儀表板
  2. You will then have several options to choose from. Select the WhatsApp轉移 選項。

    Mobiletrans main dashboard with the whatsapp transfer option highlighted
  3. The app will then present you with several options. From there, pick 備份WhatsApp消息.

    Mobiletrans whatsapp dashboard with the backup whatsapp messages option highlighted
  4. 連接手機 to your PC, and wait for it to be recognized. Once the app recognizes your Android device, you’re good to go.

    Mobiletrans data transfer page showing the connected devices
  5. If needed, you will have to enable Developer Mode on your phone, and turn on USB Debugging. MobileTrans will provide tailored instructions with images, depending on your phone brand. Just follow the provided instructions on your screen.

    the Steps to enable developer mode in an android phone
  6. 接下來,選擇 what types of files MobileTrans will back up. Simply uncheck the file types that you don’t need. For this tutorial, I’ll go ahead and back up everything.

    Whatsapp data available for transfer as seen in mobiletrans
  7. When you’re done choosing, click the violet Start button on the bottom right of the screen, and then wait for the process to finish.

    Initiating data transfer in mobiletrans
    Mobiletrans data transfer backing up phase
  8. When prompted, follow the 屏幕上的說明。

    Mobiletrans prompt with instruction on how to turn off auto-backup to google drive
  9. Once done, you’ll have your full WhatsApp backup on your computer, including the audio files.

    Backup completed prompt in mobiletrans
  10. To confirm the backup, click the “視圖” button on the side of the backup name.

    Whatsapp back up data as seen in mobile trans with the view button highlighhted
  11. Once you’ve made sure that you have the correct file, you can now go ahead and disconnect your phone.

    Whatsapp backup file details as seen in mobiletrans

常見問題

Where Are WhatsApp Audio Files Stored On Android?

WhatsApp’s audio files are typically stored in your Android phone’s internal storage. More specifically, you can find the files by going to the main WhatsApp folder, then Media, and then the WhatsApp Audio folder. Here, you can see a list of all the audio files downloaded through WhatsApp.

Where Are WhatsApp Voice Notes Stored On iPhone?

WhatsApp voice notes stored on iPhone can be found in the audio folder since they’re a type of audio file. However, you can’t see them directly on your iPhone, so you have to either email them first, save them to your Files app, or export a .zip file.

Why Can’t I Download Audio On WhatsApp?

If you can’t download audio on WhatsApp, you might be experiencing problems with your internet connection, internal storage, or WhatsApp settings. Make sure to check all three to see which one is having an issue.

How Do I Transfer WhatsApp Audio From iPhone To Computer?

There are several ways to transfer WhatsApp audio files from iPhone to your computer. You can email the audio file to yourself, upload it to iCloud的 and download it to your computer from there, or use a third-party solution like Wondershare MobileTrans.

How To Save Audio From WhatsApp – In Conclusion

Although it has its 的優點和缺點, WhatsApp is a convenient and popular app to use in our daily lives. This app can 免費發送消息 and even files such as photos, videos, audio, and documents. However, it can be tricky if you want to download these media files from WhatsApp, especially if you’re using an iPhone.

This article discussed several methods to save audio files from WhatsApp to Android, iPhone, and even a computer. If you follow these instructions, you will never experience the hassle of figuring out how to transfer files again.

Did you enjoy this article? Have you tried any of these methods? Let us know in the comments!