How to forward a voice recording from a dictaphone to WhatsApp on your phone?

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

To forward a voice recording from a dictaphone to WhatsApp on your phone, first transfer the file from the dictaphone to your computer using a USB cable. Then, save the recording as an MP3 or WAV file and send it via email or cloud storage to your phone. Once received, you can share the audio directly through WhatsApp.

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

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

1. Transfer the Recording to Your Computer:

   • Connect your dictaphone to your computer using a USB cable or remove the memory card and insert it into a card reader connected to your computer.
   • Copy the voice recording file from the dictaphone's storage to your computer. The format is typically WAV, MP3, or another common audio file type.

2. Convert the File (if necessary):

   • WhatsApp supports various audio formats, but if your recording is in a less common format, you may need to convert it to a more widely supported one like MP3 or M4A.
   • Use an audio converter software on your computer to change the file format. There are numerous free and paid options available online.

3. Send the File to Your Phone:

   • Once the file is in the desired format, send it to your phone. You can do this via email, cloud storage services like Google Drive or Dropbox, or by connecting your phone directly to your computer using a USB cable and transferring the file manually.
   • If you use an email or cloud service, download the attachment on your phone.

4. Access WhatsApp:

   • Open the WhatsApp application on your phone.

5. Select the Contact:

   • Choose the contact or group you want to send the voice recording to by tapping on their name in your chat list.

6. Attach the File:

   • In the message input box, tap on the paperclip icon (or the attachment icon) to open the attachment menu.
   • Select "Document" or "Audio" depending on how you've saved the file and where it is stored on your phone.

7. Locate and Send the Recording:

   • Navigate through your phone’s file system to find the voice recording you transferred earlier. This might be in your Downloads folder, a specific app like Files or Documents, or wherever you saved it.
   • Select the audio file and tap "Send."

8. Confirm Sending:

   • Review the message to ensure everything is correct, then tap the send button (usually an arrow icon) to forward the voice recording to your chosen contact on WhatsApp.

By following these steps, you can successfully forward a voice recording from a dictaphone to WhatsApp on your phone.