How to save a voice recording from WhatsApp to a phone?

How to save a voice recording from WhatsApp to a phone - briefly?

To save a voice recording from WhatsApp to your phone, follow these steps:

  1. Open the chat containing the voice message.
  2. Long-press the voice message and select "Save" or "Download."

How to save a voice recording from WhatsApp to a phone - in detail?

To save a voice recording from WhatsApp to your phone, follow these detailed steps:

  1. Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your smartphone. Ensure that you are connected to the internet as this process requires data access.
  2. Navigate to the Chat: Go to the specific chat where the voice recording is located. You can find it by scrolling through your chats or using the search function to locate the contact or group associated with the message.
  3. Locate the Voice Recording: Scroll through the conversation until you find the voice recording you wish to save. Voice recordings are usually marked with a speaker icon and have a play button in the center.
  4. Play the Voice Recording: Tap on the voice recording to start playing it. While the recording is playing, you will see options appear at the top of your screen.
  5. Use the More Options Menu: At the top right corner of the screen, there are three vertical dots (⋮). Tap on these dots to open the 'More options' menu. This menu provides various actions you can take with the voice recording.
  6. Select 'Save to Phone': From the dropdown menu that appears, select the option labeled 'Save to Phone'. This action will initiate the process of saving the voice recording to your device's storage.
  7. Grant Necessary Permissions: If prompted, allow WhatsApp to access your phone's storage. Granting this permission is necessary for the app to save the file in the appropriate location on your device.
  8. Confirm the Save Action: You may be asked to confirm that you want to save the voice recording. Confirm your decision by tapping 'OK' or 'Save'. The voice recording will now be saved to your phone's internal storage or SD card, depending on your device settings and available storage.
  9. Verify the Saved File: To ensure that the voice recording has been successfully saved, you can navigate to the 'Files' app or a similar file manager on your phone. Look for the 'WhatsApp' folder within your internal storage or SD card. Inside this folder, you should find a subfolder labeled 'Media'. The voice recordings will be stored here, typically in the 'Audio' subfolder.

By following these steps, you can easily save any voice recording from WhatsApp to your phone, allowing you to listen to it later or share it with others without needing to access the original chat.