How to trim an audio recording in WhatsApp on iPhone?

How to trim an audio recording in WhatsApp on iPhone - briefly?

To trim an audio recording in WhatsApp on your iPhone, follow these steps: Open the chat containing the audio message you want to trim. Tap and hold the audio message, then select "Edit Recording" from the options that appear. Use the sliders at the top of the screen to adjust the start and end points of the recording, then tap "Done" to save your changes.

How to trim an audio recording in WhatsApp on iPhone - in detail?

To trim an audio recording in WhatsApp on your iPhone, follow these detailed steps:

  1. Open WhatsApp: Unlock your iPhone and locate the WhatsApp application. Tap on it to open.
  2. Navigate to the Chat: Find the chat where you have sent or received the audio recording you wish to trim. This could be a group chat or an individual conversation.
  3. Locate the Audio Recording: Scroll through the messages until you find the audio recording you want to edit. You will see a waveform representation of the audio next to the message.
  4. Select the Audio Message: Tap on the audio recording to open it in a new window. This will allow you to play, forward, or delete the message, but more importantly, it provides an option to trim the audio.
  5. Access the Trim Option: Look for the three horizontal dots (⋮) at the bottom right corner of the screen. Tap on them to reveal a menu with various options.
  6. Choose 'Edit': From the menu, select 'Edit'. This will open the audio recording in an editing interface where you can see the waveform representation of the entire audio clip.
  7. Trim the Audio: Use your finger to drag the handles at the beginning and end of the waveform to adjust the trim points. You can precisely set where you want the audio to start and end by moving these handles inward. A blue bar will indicate the selected portion of the audio that will be retained after trimming.
  8. Preview the Trimmed Audio: Once you have set your desired trim points, tap on the 'Play' button (a triangle within a circle) to preview the edited audio. This step ensures that you are satisfied with the changes before saving them.
  9. Save the Edited Audio: If the preview sounds as expected, tap on the 'Save' button (usually represented by a checkmark or a disk icon) at the top right corner of the screen. This will save your trimmed audio and replace the original message with the edited version in the chat.
  10. Confirmation: You may receive a confirmation that the audio has been successfully trimmed and saved. Now, the audio recording in your WhatsApp chat is exactly as you intended it to be.

By following these steps, you can efficiently trim any audio recording in WhatsApp on your iPhone, ensuring that only the relevant portions of the message are retained and shared with your contacts.