How to save WhatsApp audios on your computer (and convert WhatsApp to MP3)

Here are the fastest ways to move audio/voice notes to your PC/Mac and how to convert WhatsApp audio to MP3 (.opus/.amr/.m4a) for full compatibility.

Method 1: WhatsApp Web (Windows/Mac)

1. Open WhatsApp Web and link your phone.
2. Go to the chat with the voice message and click the audio.
3. Click Download. It will be saved as .opus in your “Downloads” folder.
4. Convert the WhatsApp audio to MP3 with the WhatsApp to MP3 converter (or use MP3 converter if you already have the .opus file).

Method 2: Send the audio by email or cloud

From your phone:

• In WhatsApp, long-press the audio → Share/Forward → Email or Save to Drive/Dropbox.
• Download it on your computer from your email or cloud storage.

Then convert it to MP3: convert audio to MP3 online for free.

Method 3: USB cable (Android to PC)

1. Connect your phone via USB and choose File transfer/MTP.
2. Go to WhatsApp/Media/Voice Notes or WhatsApp/Media/Audio and copy the .opus (or .amr) files.
3. Convert to MP3 with WhatsApp tp MP3 converter (recommended), OPUS/OGG to MP3 converter if the file is .opus, or AMR to MP3 if it is .amr.

WhatsApp to MP3: how to convert WhatsApp audio to MP3 online

WhatsApp audios are usually in .opus (sometimes .amr/.m4a). For universal compatibility on PC, in the car or in apps, it’s best to convert WhatsApp to MP3:

• WhatsApp to MP3 converter (free) — recommended option.
• OPUS/OGG to MP3 converter — if you already have the .opus file.
• M4A to MP3 — common on iPhone.
• AAC to MP3 — useful if you receive audio in AAC.
• OGG to MP3 | WAV to MP3

Lightweight MP3 converter (reduce size and normalize volume)

If you already have the MP3 and want a smaller file or higher volume:

• Convert MP3 to lighter MP3 (64–128 kbps for voice).
• After converting, you can normalize so it sounds better.

Quick guide by device

If something doesn’t work (common errors)

• I can’t find the OPUS file: check your “Downloads” folder or search for *.opus.
• The audio won’t play: convert it to MP3.
• The volume is too low: use Compress MP3 and normalize it.
• MP3 file is too big: 64–128 kbps is ideal for voice.

Related formats and guides

• Guide: convert WhatsApp audios to MP3
• Guide: download audio in WhatsApp Web (step by step)
• OPUS/OGG to MP3 converter
• AMR to MP3 (older notes)
• M4A to MP3 (iPhone)
• AAC to MP3
• Convert audio to MP3 online for free

Frequently asked questions