How to convert an iPhone voice memo to MP3

Voice Memos are saved as M4A files. Some Android phones, cars, websites and forms only accept MP3. Here is how to convert one.

1. Save the memo to Files

Open Voice Memos and tap the recording.
Tap ⋯ (or the Share button) → Save to Files, and save it in Downloads.

2. Convert it to MP3

Open M4A to MP3 in Safari and choose the memo from Files.
Want only part of it? Drag on the waveform to select it.
Choose 128 kbps for speech (small file) or 192 kbps for music.
Press Convert, then Download. The MP3 is in Files → Downloads.

Make it sound better first

Recorded in a noisy room or too quiet? Use the AI Noise Remover instead. It cleans and evens out the voice and saves an MP3 in one go. The voice memo guide walks through it.

Questions and answers

What format are iPhone voice memos?

M4A, which uses AAC audio. It sounds good, but some devices and websites only accept MP3.

Does converting lower the quality?

For speech the difference is not audible at 128 kbps or more.

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