How to Send Voice Memos on iPhone [2023]

Messaging has come a long way since SMS text messaging was first introduced to mobile phones. You can now share images, videos, voice messages, and more using instant messaging tools. You can record and share voice messages on iOS from native Voice Memos, or share audio messages directly from the Messages app on iPhone.

In this article, we will help share voice memos with others on iPhone.

How to share recordings from the Voice Memos app on iPhone

iOS has a native Voice Memos app where you can record or preserve the voice of yourself or conversations with others notes. You can then share the voice notes you've stored using Voice Memos on any app you want using the iOS share sheet.

If you want to create and send voice messages with others from your iPhone, open the Voice Memos app.

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If the message you want to send has not been recorded yet, click the Record button at the bottom (indicated by the red circle icon).

The app will now start recording your voice using the built-in microphone. You'll see the waveform move across the screen with your voice input. To stop recording at any time, click the Stop button at the bottom.

#The recording you created will now appear at the top of the screen and you can share it using the instructions below.

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# If you have already created a recording to share, tap the desired recording from the Voice Memos app.

When the selected recording expands to show more options, click the 3-dot icon in the upper right corner of the recording.

When the iOS share sheet appears, select "Share".

Now, select the desired app where you want to share the voice memo with others.

From there, select the conversation from the selected app to share with your preferred contacts. This is how you can share recordings from the Voice Memos app on other apps on your iPhone.

How to Send Audio Messages from the Messages App on iPhone

The Messages app allows you to share audio messages while using iMessage. This can be a great way to text someone when you're busy or don't want to type too much. Here's how to send audio messages in the Messages app.

Method 1: On iOS 17

The Messages app on iOS 17 has some notable UI changes, so the option to send audio messages is hidden inside the iMessage app drawer. To send an audio message on your iPhone running iOS 17, open the Messages app.

In Messages, select the conversation to which you want to send the audio message.

After the conversation loads, click the plus icon in the lower left corner.

From the list of apps displayed, tap Audio.

If the Audio option is not found in this list, it will be hidden on the next page. To see this option, click "More" at the bottom or swipe down in this list.

When you select Audio, iPhone will start recording your voice from the microphone. You can say the message you want to convey, and when you're done, click the red Stop button in the lower right corner.

#Your recording will now stop and on the next screen you will see the total time of the audio message at the bottom. You can listen to this recorded audio by clicking the play button.

If you want to continue recording the same message, you can click the icon to the left of the recording time at the bottom. You can cancel the recording by clicking the X icon in the lower left corner.

Once the recording is ready, you can click the Up Arrow in the lower right corner to share it in this conversation.

#The sent recording should be visible inside the blue bubble at the bottom, which contains the waveform and the total time the message was recorded.

If you wish to save the recorded message in the Voice Memos app on your iPhone, long press the audio message bubble above and select ## from the overflow menu #Save to voice memo.

Method 2: On iOS 16 and older versions

Unlike iOS 17, on iOS 16 and older versions, you can directly click on the Gets the option to send audio messages in the application row. To share an audio message, open the

Messages app on your iPhone.

In Messages, select the conversation to which you want to send the audio message.

When the conversation opens on the next screen, tap the wave

icon in the bottom row of apps below the text box.

Now tap and hold the

microphoneicon and record your message.

After recording the message, just lift your finger and the audio message will be sent automatically.

This is how you send audio messages in the Messages app.

FAQ

Here are some frequently asked questions about sharing voice memos that should help you get up to speed quickly.

Are audio messages the same as voice memos?

No, audio messages are a feature of iMessage and will expire based on your message settings. Voice memos, on the other hand, are recorded audio clips saved on your iPhone and do not expire automatically.

Can you send the same voicemail to multiple contacts on Messages?

Yes. You can copy a voicemail just like any other message and forward it to other contacts on your iPhone. To do this,

long press on your recently sent audio message and tap More. Now after selecting the message, click on the Forward button and select the contact to whom you want to send this message. This way, you avoid repeatedly creating and sending voicemails.

Can I transfer voice memos to my computer?

Yes, you can transfer saved recordings from Voice Memos to your computer using the Finder app on Mac or the iTunes app on Windows.

Do voice memos expire like audio messages?

No, voice memos do not expire and can be saved on your iPhone like any other audio clip for later use.

Can you forcefully prevent voice messages on iMessage from expiring?

Yes. To prevent voicemails from disappearing in conversations, you can set the expiration date for these messages to "Never" by going to Settings >Messages >Audio Message”>Expiration and select “Never” instead of “After 2 minutes”.

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