WhatsApp Web: download audios on your PC (and convert them to MP3)

If you work on a computer, WhatsApp Web is the fastest way to save voice messages. Here’s how to download them, where the .opus files end up, and how to convert to MP3 so you can play them on any device (computer, car, TV, apps).

Download an audio from the chat (WhatsApp Web)

1. Open WhatsApp Web and go to the chat with the voice message.
2. Hover over the audio and click Download (arrow icon).
3. The file will be saved with the .opus extension in your Downloads folder.

Tip: if you don’t see the button, click the audio to open it and use the three-dots menu.

Download multiple audios (from the chat’s “Media”)

1. In the chat, click the contact/group name → Media, links and docs.
2. Open the Audio tab to see all shared audios.
3. Download what you need (one by one). It’s faster than scrolling through the chat.

WhatsApp doesn’t let you bulk-download all audios as a single ZIP on the Web.

Where are .opus files saved on PC/Mac?

• Windows: Downloads (open File Explorer and search for *.opus).
• macOS: Downloads (Finder → “Downloads”; you can also search kind:opus).
• If you changed your browser’s default path, check its download settings.

Convert OPUS to MP3 (for PC, car, TV, and apps)

Many players don’t support OPUS. For maximum compatibility, convert to MP3:

1. Open the OPUS → MP3 converter.
2. Upload the .opus file you downloaded.
3. Choose quality: 64–128 kbps for voice (recommended); 192 kbps if there’s music.
4. Download your MP3, ready to play or share.

Common errors and how to fix them

• Can’t find the file: check the Downloads folder and search for *.opus.
• Doesn’t play in the car: convert to MP3; many head units don’t read OPUS.
• Too quiet: after converting, run it through MP3 → MP3 to normalize.
• Only need a snippet: use Trim audio and export to MP3.

Frequently asked questions