Convert WhatsApp audio on iPhone to MP3
We’ll show you how to save WhatsApp audios/voice notes on iPhone and convert them to
MP3 (.m4a/.aac/.opus) quickly, online, and free.
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💡 Using a computer? See Download audios on WhatsApp Web .
Save WhatsApp audio to “Files” (iPhone)
- In WhatsApp (iPhone), long-press the audio → tap Forward or Share.
- Choose Save to Files and pick a folder (e.g., On My iPhone/Downloads).
- The file is usually
.m4aor.aac. If you pulled it from WhatsApp Web it may be.opus.
Send it with AirDrop, Mail, or iCloud
- AirDrop (iPhone → Mac): share the audio and accept it on the Mac. It will arrive as M4A/AAC.
- Mail: Share → Mail and send it to yourself; download it on your computer.
- iCloud Drive: Share → Save to Files → iCloud Drive, then download it on Mac/PC.
Convert M4A/AAC/OPUS to MP3 (online)
Once saved, convert to MP3 for universal compatibility:
- M4A (iPhone) → MP3 — common if you saved from iOS.
- AAC → MP3 — if the audio is AAC.
- OPUS → MP3 — if downloaded from WhatsApp Web.
- MP3 → lighter MP3 — 64–128 kbps for voice and volume normalization.
How to convert WhatsApp audio to MP3 (full guide)
If you also want to learn how to download audios from phone or PC and fix common errors, read the main guide: convert WhatsApp audio to MP3.
Related guides & formats
- Convert WhatsApp audio to MP3 (full guide)
- M4A (iPhone) → MP3
- AAC → MP3
- OPUS → MP3
- Universal audio → MP3 converter
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert WhatsApp audio to MP3 on iPhone?
Save the audio to Files (M4A/AAC) or download it as OPUS from WhatsApp Web, then convert online. For the complete walkthrough, see convert WhatsApp audio to MP3.
Which format do iPhone audios use?
Most commonly .m4a or .aac. Both can be turned into MP3 online in seconds.
My MP3 is too big — how can I shrink it?
Use MP3 → lighter MP3 and pick 64–128 kbps (voice). You can also normalize the volume.