How to save and find audio files in WhatsApp

Whether it's a heartfelt message from a loved one or music sent to you via WhatsApp, you can download WhatsApp voice notes and audio to keep safely or to access later.

We will show you the simple steps on how to download and save WhatsApp audio to your smartphone.

How to save WhatsApp audio messages on Android

Audio files sent via WhatsApp can be in the form of voice notes or MP3s.There are several ways to save and access them.

How to find WhatsApp audio using file manager app

WhatsApp voice messages are automatically backed up to your files.If you don't have a native file manager on your phone, you can use Google's Files app.

There, you can move or save it somewhere else.Backup also allows you to recover deleted or lost WhatsApp messages.

Please follow the steps below to save your WhatsApp audio via phone internal storage:

How to find WhatsApp audio using file manager app

WhatsApp voice messages are automatically backed up to your files.If you don’t have a native file manager on your phone, you can use Google’sFile application.

There, you can move or save it somewhere else.

Please follow the steps below to save your WhatsApp audio via phone internal storage:

1. Launch the file manager app on your device and navigate to WhatsApp storage.

2. Click on the WhatsApp file or WhatsApp audio folder.

3. Select the media file.

4. Click on WhatsApp Voice Note.

5. Sort these voice notes by time and date to find the target note.

6. Select the voice memo you want to download.

7. Click "Copy" to paste it where you want.

Now you can save WhatsApp audio to anywhere you want.

However, if you don't have a file manager app and don't want to download it, you can use email to get around this problem.

How to save WhatsApp audio via email

Email is a reliable way to save WhatsApp audio files in case of unexpected problems with your phone, such as freezing, device loss, or account security breach.Here is a step-by-step guide on how to save WhatsApp audio to email.

1. Open the WhatsApp application on your mobile device.

2. Go to the chat room where the voice message you want to save is located.

3. Press and hold the voice message.

4. Select the three dots in the upper right corner.

5. Click on the sharing option.

6. Select the email option from the Share menu.

This way, you can have audio messages sent directly to your email for easy access, downloading, and saving to your mobile device.

How to find WhatsApp audio messages on iPhone

Downloading audio from WhatsApp to iPhone is quick and easy.

You can find WhatsApp audio through the Files app on your iPhone.The specific method is as follows:

1. Open the "Files" app on your iPhone.

2. Browse "Recent" and find WhatsApp audio.

3. Tap and hold the audio to copy, move or share it where you want.

If you want to access your files via email, follow these steps:

1. Open the WhatsApp application and find the voice message you want to save.

2. Tap and hold the voice message and select Forward.

3. Click the share icon in the lower right corner.

4. Select "Mail" and enter your email address to have it sent to your email.

5. Download the audio file from your email account to your device.

Save WhatsApp audio to your phone

WhatsApp allows you to save audio files on your device, from voice notes to other audio content.Whether you're protecting yourself from unexpected events like your phone crashing, or simply managing your files more efficiently, you can download your audio files for easy access when you need them.