How can I download voice recording from Telegram?

Telegram is a popular messaging app launched in 2013 that allows users to exchange messages, media, and files. One of its key features is voice messaging, which enables users to send short audio recordings to each other instead of typing out messages.

There are several reasons why Telegram users may want to download these voice messages instead of just listening to them within the app. For one, it allows them to save important voice messages and access them even when offline. Downloading also makes it easier to share voice messages with non-Telegram users, or to back them up so they are not lost if the user loses access to their Telegram account. Some users may also want to convert Telegram audio to text for easier reading.

There are a few different methods Telegram users can employ to download voice messages from the app. This includes using the mobile app, the Telegram web version, the desktop client, or third party apps. This guide will walk through the main options to save Telegram audio on both mobile and desktop.

Locating Voice Messages in Telegram

Telegram stores all voice messages within the chat or group they were sent in. To find your own voice messages, open the Telegram chat or group where you sent them. Your messages will be on the right side with your profile picture.

To find voice messages you’ve received, open the chat or group they were sent in. The sender’s messages will be on the left side with their profile picture. Telegram displays a loudspeaker icon next to all voice messages in a chat.

You can also find all your sent and received voice messages in one place. Open Telegram and tap on the profile picture in the top left corner. Then go to Settings > Data and Storage > Storage Usage. Here you’ll see a list of all your chats with the number of voice messages for each.

Downloading from Mobile

Downloading voice messages on mobile is simple and straightforward. The process differs slightly between Android and iOS devices.

On Android devices, follow these steps:

1. Open the Telegram app and navigate to the chat containing the voice message you want to download.
2. Tap and hold on the voice message bubble briefly.
3. A menu will pop up – select “Save audio” or “Download”.
4. The voice message will be saved directly to your device’s internal storage in the Telegram/Telegram Audio folder.

On iOS devices, follow these steps:

1. Open the Telegram app and navigate to the chat containing the voice message.
2. Tap on the share button (arrow icon) at the top right of the voice message bubble.
3. Select “Save to Files” from the share menu.
4. The voice message will be saved to your iCloud Drive or On My iPhone storage.

Downloaded Telegram voice messages are saved as .ogg audio files. You can find them quickly in your device’s native file manager app.

Using Telegram Web

To download voice messages from Telegram Web, first open the Telegram Web application in your browser at web.telegram.org. Log in to your Telegram account if you aren’t already. Then, navigate to the conversation containing the voice message you want to download.

Once you’ve located the voice message, right click on it and you will see an option to “Save Audio File”. Click this option and it will automatically download the voice message to your computer.

You can also hold down on the voice message bubble until a menu pops up. This menu will also contain the “Save Audio File” option to download the message.

Telegram Web allows seamlessly downloading voice messages without any additional apps or steps needed. As long as you can access the Telegram Web version, you can download any voice message in your conversations with just a couple clicks.

With Telegram Desktop

To download voice messages on Telegram desktop, first open the Telegram desktop app and find the voice message you want to save. Hover your mouse over the play button for the voice message and a download icon will appear. Click on this download icon to save the voice message as an audio file on your computer.

According to V-User, you can right-click on the voice message and select “Save” to download it. The voice message will be saved as an OGG file in your Telegram downloads folder.

Once downloaded, you can play the audio file, share it with others, or convert it to another format like MP3 if needed. Saving voice messages from Telegram desktop provides an easy way to store important audio conversations on your computer for later reference.

Using Third-Party Apps

In addition to the official Telegram mobile and desktop apps, there are some third party apps that can be helpful for downloading voice messages from Telegram chats.

Apps like Telegram Save Message and Telegram Export provide tools specifically for downloading and backing up Telegram content.

With Telegram Save Message, you can login to your Telegram account through the app and select specific chats or messages to save locally on your device. This makes it easy to browse your Telegram history and just choose the voice notes you want to download.

Telegram Export gives you options for exporting entire chats from Telegram, including all the voice messages, photos, videos and other media content. You can save these Telegram chat exports locally as a downloadable archive.

The benefit of using these third party tools is the ability to selectively download voice messages or bulk export Telegram chats, giving you more control than the official Telegram apps. Just be aware to only use reputable third party apps and watch out for permissions when connecting to your Telegram account.

Saving Entire Conversations

To save an entire Telegram chat history including voice messages, you can use Telegram’s built-in chat export tool or third-party backup solutions.

Telegram’s native chat exporter allows you to save your entire chat history including media like photos, videos, and voice messages. To use it, open the chat you want to export and tap the three dot menu icon. Select “Export Chat History” and choose whether you want to include media. The chat will be exported as a downloadable .json file containing the messages, media, and other data (1).

There are also third-party apps and services that can backup your Telegram data. Apps like Telegram Chat Backup offer advanced chat export options, allowing you to save chats in multiple formats while including voice notes and other media (2). Some services will even store your Telegram data in the cloud for easy access across devices.

With these built-in and third-party tools, you have flexible options to export entire Telegram conversations including all those voice messages.

Converting Telegram Voice to Text

Telegram does not have a built-in feature to convert voice messages to text. However, there are a few different services you can use to transcribe Telegram audio.

Tools like Transkriptor and ScreenApp allow you to upload Telegram voice messages and convert them to text for free. These services use speech recognition technology to automatically transcribe the audio.

To use them, first open the Telegram app and navigate to the message you want to convert. Tap and hold the voice message, then select “Save to Downloads.” Next, visit the transcription website and upload the Telegram voice file. In a few seconds, you’ll have the text version.

Another option is to use a third-party Telegram bot like Voice Translator Bot. Simply add the bot to a chat, send it a voice message, and it will reply with the transcription. This provides in-app voice-to-text without leaving Telegram.

Converting Telegram audio to text can be helpful for saving messages, searching archives, and assisting those with hearing impairments. With the right tools, it only takes a few taps to unlock the text in your voice messages.

Sharing Downloaded Messages

Once downloaded, voice messages can be shared through other apps like email, messaging platforms, and social media. The Telegram app allows you to forward voice messages to contacts or groups within Telegram. On mobile, you can tap and hold a voice message, then select Forward. On desktop, right click the voice message and choose Forward.

To share a downloaded voice message externally, open the file location of the saved voice message on your device. Then you can email the voice message file as an attachment, share via messaging apps like WhatsApp or Messenger, or post on social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, etc. Voice messages downloaded from Telegram are saved as OGG audio files.

Sharing downloaded voice messages through other communication channels allows you to conveniently send audio content to non-Telegram contacts. It also provides options to share voice messages more publicly through social media.

Conclusion

To recap, there are a few ways to download voice recordings from Telegram. On mobile, you can go to the individual message and tap the download icon, or hold down on the voice file to save it. Using Telegram web or desktop, you can right click on the message and select download or save file. Third party apps like Telegram Save or Telegram Explorer also allow saving entire conversations.

Once downloaded, you can manage these files like any other audio recording. Consider organizing them into folders on your computer, renaming with a timestamp or details, or uploading to a cloud storage service. To search contents, use a speech-to-text converter or transcription service.

Overall, Telegram makes it straightforward to download voice messages for offline access. With the methods covered, you can easily save any important recordings to reference later or share outside the app. Just be mindful of privacy, and avoid redistributing private conversations without permission.