How to Edit and Cut WhatsApp Voice Messages
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How to Edit WhatsApp Voice Messages Using Audio Cutter Apps
You can natively edit voice messages in WhatsApp. Thus, you’ll need third-party assistance to cut your WhatsApp audio messages. There are plenty of audio editors available for both iOS and Android.
However, we’ve chosen WavePad to illustrate the process. While the actual steps might differ from app to app, the overall process remains the same.
Download WavePad for iOS
Download WavePad for Android
Note: Before we proceed, ensure that you’vesaved the audio messageon your device. So that the app can access it easily.
Step 1: Install the app on your Mobile.
Step 2: TapOpen→Open File→ Find anduploadthe downloaded WhatsApp audio message onto the app.
To Trim the WhatsApp Audio Message
Tap theEdit tabfrom the top menu bar. Hold and drag thered markerto select the area you want to trim. TapTrimand thenTrimagain to cut the section from the WhatsApp audio message.
The platform also offers some automated options, so you can also select any of the following options,
To Split the Audio Message
Go to theEdit tabfrom the top menu. Drag thered markerto the place/time you want to split the audio. TapSplitand thenSplitat the cursor to the audio in two parts.
Once split, you’ll see two audio tabs in the toolbar. Next, select Delete from the options to get rid of the portion you don’t want.
You get some automated options here as well; you can,
To Cut Certain Portions of the Audio
You can also cut the WhatsApp audio message with proper time inputs. To do so, tap theHome tab→ swipe the options to find, and selectCut. Here enter the properstart and end timesfor the cut and tapCutfrom the top-right corner.
To Undo Any Changes Made
If you’re not happy with the edits made, you can undo or redo actions accordingly. Tap theHome tab→ swipe to find and selectUndo or Redo. Depending upon the options chosen, your edits will be undone or redone.
To Export the Edited Audio Message
In theHome Tab, select theSaveoption → select a suitable option.
Next, name the file (if you want to) and tapSave to Devicefrom the bottom-right corner. Select the location and tapOpenfrom the top-right corner to save the file here.
Send Editted Audio Message on WhatsApp
Now to share it on WhatsApp, open thechat→tap +from the bottom-left corner.Select Document.
Go to the saved audio file location → select thefileand tapOpenfrom the top-right corner. Next, add a caption if needed and tap theSendbutton to share the edited audio message on WhatsApp.
FAQs About Trimming WhatsApp Audio
Yes, there are various audio editing apps available for both iOS and Android platforms. Besides WavePad, apps like Audacity, Lexis Audio Editor, and MP3 Cutter are popular choices for editing audio messages.
No, unfortunately, WhatsApp does not allow such a feature as of now. Although you can record a voice memo on iPhone or a voice note on Android, edit and send it to someone on WhatsApp.
The quality of the edited voice message may vary depending on the app you use and the extent of the edits made. It’s recommended to save the edited message in a common audio format (e.g., MP3 or WAV) to maintain the best quality.
Yes, you can edit WhatsApp voice messages on your computer using audio editing software like Audacity or online tools that support audio file editing. Simply transfer the voice message from your mobile device to your computer and use the software to make the necessary edits.
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Last updated on 25 July, 2024
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