How to forward a voice recording from a dictaphone to WhatsApp?

How to forward a voice recording from a dictaphone to WhatsApp - briefly?

To forward a voice recording from a dictaphone to WhatsApp, first connect your device to a computer using a USB cable. Then, upload the recording to an accessible cloud storage service like Google Drive or Dropbox. Finally, access the file on your mobile device and share it via WhatsApp.

How to forward a voice recording from a dictaphone to WhatsApp - in detail?

To forward a voice recording from a dictaphone to WhatsApp, follow these detailed steps:

  1. Transfer the Voice Recording to Your Computer:

    • Connect your dictaphone to your computer using the appropriate cable or USB adapter.
    • Once connected, your computer should recognize the device as an external storage drive.
    • Locate the voice recording file on your dictaphone. The file format is usually .WAV or .MP3.
    • Copy the voice recording file from the dictaphone to a folder on your computer.

  2. Convert the File Format (if necessary):

    • WhatsApp supports audio files in MP3, M4A, OGG, and WAV formats. If your recording is in another format, you'll need to convert it.
    • Use an online file converter or a software tool like VLC Media Player or iTunes to convert the file to one of the supported formats.

  3. Transfer the File to Your Phone:

    • Connect your phone to your computer using a USB cable.
    • Transfer the converted voice recording file from your computer to your phone's internal storage or SD card. You can do this by dragging and dropping the file into the appropriate folder on your phone.

  4. Open WhatsApp on Your Phone:

    • Make sure you have the latest version of WhatsApp installed on your phone.
    • Open the WhatsApp application.

  5. Navigate to the Chat or Group:

    • Find the chat or group where you want to send the voice recording. You can do this by tapping on the "Chats" tab at the bottom of the screen and selecting the desired chat or group from the list.

  6. Attach the Voice Recording:

    • In the chat window, tap on the paperclip icon or the attachment icon (usually located at the top right corner of the screen).
    • Select "Document" from the list of options that appear.

  7. Locate and Select the Voice Recording File:

    • Browse through your phone's internal storage or SD card to find the voice recording file you transferred earlier.
    • Tap on the file to select it.

  8. Send the Voice Recording:

    • After selecting the file, you may be prompted to choose an app to open it with. Select WhatsApp from the list of options.
    • Once the file is attached, you can add a caption or message if desired.
    • Tap on the send icon (usually a paper airplane) to forward the voice recording to the selected chat or group.

By following these steps, you should be able to successfully forward a voice recording from your dictaphone to WhatsApp.