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How to Download Voice Memos From iPhone

Easily get your voice memos off your iPhone

By Jennifer Allen Jennifer Allen Writer Swansea University, Staffordshire University Jennifer Allen has been writing about technology since 2010. Her work has appeared in Mashable, TechRadar, and many more publications. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on January 30, 2020 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email

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Expand Jump to a Section Step-by-Step: Download Voice Memos via iCloud How to Download Voice Memos via AirDrop How to Download Voice Memos via Dropbox Extra: Save Voice Memos From Your iPhone to Your PC The Voice Memos app on your iPhone is like having a dictaphone on your person at all times. While it can be very useful, what do you do when you need to transfer those files from your iPhone? Here are a few different options for how to download voice memos from iPhone onto other devices. Voice Memos is available on all modern versions of the iPhone, but it's not available for the iPad.

How to Download Voice Memos via iCloud

Since iOS 11, iOS devices have had an app called Files. It's where you can save files to your iCloud drive and view and access them from elsewhere. Here's what to do. Open Voice Memos. Tap the ellipses. Tap Save to Files. You may need to scroll down to find the option. Choose a folder to save the voice memo to. On your desktop, go to https://www.icloud.com and log in. Select iCloud Drive. Your voice memo is now listed under where you saved it.

How to Download Voice Memos via AirDrop

If you own a Mac desktop or laptop, you can easily download voice memos via AirDrop. Here's what to do. Open Voice Memos. Tap the ellipses. Tap AirDrop. Choose the device you want to share the voice memo with.

How to Download Voice Memos via Dropbox

Another easy alternative is to use a cloud storage app like Dropbox. Here's how to share and save voice memos from iPhone to Dropbox. Open Voice Memos. Tap the ellipses. Scroll down and tap Save to Dropbox. Tap Choose a Folder. Choose the folder you want to save the voice memo to. Tap Save.

How to Save Voice Memos From iPhone to Your Computer via iTunes

Want to know how to transfer voice memos from iPhone to computer in a more traditional way? It's still possible to save your voice memos to your computer via iTunes, although it's not quite as practical as the other methods. Here's what to do. Syncing with iTunes can cause the music on your iPhone to be removed in exchange for what's on your computer. Check your settings carefully, and ideally use one of the other methods to transfer your voice memos. Connect your iPhone to your PC or Mac. Open iTunes and wait for it to detect your iPhone. Select the iPhone logo near the top of the iTunes screen. Select Music. Select Sync Voice Memos. Select Sync. Your voice memos are now listed alongside your songs in the Music Library. Voice memo files are also available in certain folders. For PC users, memos can be found in C:\Users\(your username)\Music\iTunes\iTunes Media\Voice Memos; Mac users can find them in Macintosh HD > Users > (your username) > Music > iTunes > iTunes Media > Voice Memos. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Send Voice Messages on iPhone How to Access iCloud Photos From Any Apple, Windows, or Android Device How to Transfer Messages from iPhone to iPhone How to Record Voice Memos on iPhone How to Move Your iTunes Library to a New Location How to Send Voice Messages on WhatsApp How to Sync Contacts from iPhone to Mac How to Record a Phone Call on iPhone How to Change Your iPhone's Name How to Send a Large Video From iPhone How to Transfer Music from Computer to iPhone How to Fix It When WhatsApp Images and Videos Are Not Showing in Gallery IPA File (What It Is and How to Open One) How to Record Audio on Mac How to Find and Save iPad Downloads Downloading Music to Your iPad is Easy Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies