How do I convert a voice recording to MP3?

Convert your audio files to popular formats including MP3, WAV, OGG, FLAC and M4A. You can then download the converted audio file.

Open the audio file on your computer or smartphone and select what format you want to convert it to. No account required.

Voice recordings made with devices like iPhone or some Android phones are saved with the M4A format by default. Although it is convenient to use the voice recording on the device, it is less compatible compared with the most common MP3 format if you want to use it in a project. Therefore, many of you need to convert voice recordings or voice memos to MP3 sometimes.

Converting voice recordings to MP3 is a process of copying the voice memos from your iPhone or Android phone to a computer, and then converting M4A to MP3 with an audio converter, be it an online or desktop tool. To help you get things done, here I'd like to show you how to do it in detail.

Part 1. Transfer Voice Recordings to PC

If you are an Android user, you can copy the voice recordings from your mobile device to the computer via a USB cable. While if you are an iPhone user, it is relatively more difficult to do so. That's because you can't access your iPhone internal storage via the USB connection and will need a tool to get voice memos from your iPhone to the computer. If you are using an iPhone, follow the guide on how to transfer voice memos from the iPhone to the computer for the details.

Part 2. Convert Voice Recordings to MP3

After you get the M4A files onto your computer, now it is time for you to convert M4A to MP3, which can be done with an online or desktop audio converter.

Option 1. Convert Voice Memos to MP3 Online

It's no doubt that using an online converter is the quickest way to get the MP3 file. An online audio converter has the advantages of being fast, convenient, and free but also has the disadvantages of being filled with ads and confusing redirections. If you don't mind the flaws, you can either follow the example below to convert your voice recording to MP3 or search on the Internet and find the online audio converter you trust to apply.

Let me take CloudConvert as an example.

Step 1. Go to the CloudConvert online audio converter.

Step 2. Click "Select Files" and choose the voice recording you'd like to convert.

Step 3. Choose "MP3" as the target format and click "Convert."

Step 4. After the conversion, click "Download" to save it to your computer.

Step 5. Go to the Downloads folder on your PC to check the file.

Option 2. Convert M4A to MP3 with a Desktop Converter

Some of you may prefer a desktop program since it frees you from ads and redirections. The audio toolkit with an audio converter - EaseUS MakeMyAudio supports audio conversion between various audio formats. Besides M4A, it also supports WAV, AAC, FLAC, WMA, and many other types of audio files.

Moreover, it also performs well as an audio recorder, an audio editor, a CD burner, and a CD ripper.  These features make it easy to:

Step 1. Launch EaseUS MakeMyAudio on your computer, and click "Converter" on the main interface.

Step 2. Click "Add Files" to import the audio files you want to convert. Then, set the format you wish to convert your audio files to and specify the output folder. After making your changes, click "Start" to start the converting process.

Step 3. Wait for the process to complete, and then you can check the converted files on your computer.

The Bottom Line

After you convert voice recordings to MP3, you may want to transfer them back to your mobile device. Similar to transferring voice recordings from an Android phone or iPhone to the computer, you can also use a USB cable to copy these converted audio files from the computer to your Android phone or learn how to transfer MP3 to iPhone from another detailed guide.

Voice recordings can have many audio formats. Depending on how you wish to use your recording, you may need to convert it to a different file format. The MP3 format is a common audio file format, useable in a variety of settings. The AMR file format is a standard file type for audio on many mobile devices. Finally, Android VLC files encompass a wide variety of file types, including MP3, AMR and many other audio formats.

Download a conversion program that converts to your desired format. Mobile Media Converter can convert a number of file types into MP3 or AMR files. AVS Audio Converter can also convert a number of different file types into MP3 or AMR files. Lastly, Allok MP3 to AMR Converter can convert your voice recordings into MP3 or AMR files. Both AVS Audio Converter and Allok MP3 to AMR Converter function in a limited capacity until you purchase a licensed version.

Open your conversion program and select the voice recording file that you wish to convert. Most conversion programs have a button for adding a file to the conversion queue. In Mobile Media Converter, this button looks like a plus sign with the word "File" next to it. In AVS Audio Converter, this button reads "Add File." In Allok MP3 to AMR Converter, this button reads "Add."

Select the output format for the conversion.

Select the output folder for your recording in the Output Folder field. This is the location to which your converted file will be saved.

Click the "Convert" button to begin the conversion process. The program will alert you when the process is completed.

references

• 1 Fileinfo.com: .AMR File Extension
• 2 VideoLAN: VLC Media Player for Android

About the Author

Serm Murmson is a writer, thinker, musician and many other things. He has a bachelor's degree in anthropology from the University of Chicago. His concerns include such things as categories, language, descriptions, representation, criticism and labor. He has been writing professionally since 2008.

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