How can I save an audio file from WhatsApp?
I’ve been sent a couple of audio recordings taken at our choir rehearsal. Is there any way of getting these clips out of WhatsApp? Thanks a lot if you’ve some idea!
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Some of your WhatsApp contacts may prefer to send message in audio format rather than typing them. Chances are that you need to access WhatsApp audio files without WhatsApp or offline. While is it possible to save and export WhatsApp audio files on your iPhone?
The answer to this question is, absolutely YES. In this guide, we will show you how to save WhatsApp audio on iPhone in five ways. Without any further ado, look through them one after another, and choose one to do you a favor.
Way 1. Save WhatsApp audio on iPhone via iCloud
If you want to save all audio files on WhatsApp on your iPhone, you can quickly get the job done via iCloud. You need to backup WhatsApp data to iCloud, though you must ensure you have enough iCloud storage space for this operation, which should be at least twice the size of the WhatsApp data you’re about to backup.
Steps to save WhatsApp audio on iPhone via iCloud
Step 1. On your iPhone, go to Settings > Tap [your name] > iCloud > Turn on iCloud Drive and WhatsApp if they are not enabled.
Step 2. Open WhatsApp on your iPhone > Go to its Settings > Chats > Chat Backup.
Step 3. You can backup WhatsApp chats to iCloud right now by tapping Back Up Now. You can also backup it automatically by taping Auto Backup and selecting a frequency.
Way 2. Save WhatsApp audio on iPhone via Email
You can email the WhatsApp audio file to yourself and then download it to your iPhone. However, if the audio file you want to send via email is larger than 25 MB, this may not be the best option. See how to save a WhatsApp audio on iPhone via email.
Step 1. Locate the WhatsApp audio you want to save to your iPhone > Long-press the audio and tap Forward > Tap the Share icon in the lower-right corner.
Step 2. Choose Mail > Type in your email address > Click Send to export your WhatsApp audio.
Way 3. Export WhatsApp audio on iPhone via Files app
The Files app on your iPhone is also a good option. Although the process is very similar to that of email, it allows you to save more WhatsApp audio as long as you have enough storage space. Here are steps about how to export audio from WhatsApp to Files app.
Step 1. Get to and long-press the audio chat you want to save > Select Forward > Tap the Share icon.
Step 2. Choose Save to Files from the menu list > Choose a location to save the WhatsApp audio > Finally, tap Save at the top right to finish.
Way 4. Save WhatsApp audio on iPhone by exporting chat
Another reliable way to save WhatsApp audio files on your iPhone is to export your chat with media. This is a great option for anyone who wants to save multiple audio files from a WhatsApp chat to their iPhone. Follow the steps to know how to save audio files from WhatsApp on iPhone by exporting chat.
Step 1. On your iPhone, open the WhatsApp app > Settings > Select Chats > Export Chat.
Step 2. Select the chat you want to export. Choose Attach Media from the pop-up that appears and wait for WhatsApp to prepare the file.
Step 3. Finally, select Save to Files from the pop-up to save it to the Files app on your iPhone.
Way 5. Transfer WhatsApp audio from iPhone to PC via Dr.Fone
Saving WhatsApp audio from iPhone to PC is a piece of cake once you have a reliable tool like Dr.Fone at your fingertips. You can not only save the audio files in WhatsApp, but you can also browse the entire WhatsApp chat history, so you won't lose any audio related information.
Step 1. Connect your iPhone to computer > Download, install, and launch Dr.Fone on your computer and choose WhatsApp Transfer feature from Home screen.
Step 2. Choose Backup WhatsApp messages to backup your WhatsApp chats > Click Start to confirm.
Step 3. When it is finished, click View to check the WhatsApp backup file you want.
Step 4. You can click a WhatsApp backup file to see the detailed audio files. You are also able to export wanted files to your computer.
Conclusion
That's all for the five ways to save WhatsApp audio on iPhone. Hope you have determined which tool that you will utilize to assist you to save important WhatsApp audio files on your iPhone. If this guide is helpful, please share it with others.
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