How do I send a voice memo from my iPhone?

How To
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I recorded an important voice memo on my iPhone, but I can’t figure out how to send it to someone. I’ve tried looking, but I’m stuck and really need to share it for a project. Can someone walk me through the steps?

2

Oh, sending a voice memo on an iPhone? Piece of cake. Unless, of course, you’re trying to do it during Mercury in retrograde or something. Anyway, here’s how you do it:

  1. Open the Voice Memos app. Should look like a squiggly audio line, unless Apple decided to change the app icon overnight just to mess with us.
  2. Find the voice memo you want to send. Hopefully, you can remember where you saved it because naming files as “asdf123” doesn’t usually help in the long run.
  3. Tap on your genius recording. There should be a three-dot icon (…) next to or below it, depending on which version of iPhone existence you’re blessed with.
  4. Hit that, and you’ll see a menu. Pick Share—because when you don’t, well, you won’t be sharing anything, will you?
  5. Choose your method: AirDrop, iMessage, email, smoke signals (just kidding, it’s not 1827).

Now, if your file is too big, sending via email or text may turn into a drama. You might need to save it to iCloud or Google Drive and share a link instead. Otherwise, AirDrop is a solid winner for speed, as long as the recipient is nearby and, you know, doesn’t hate technology.

There, now just don’t send your mom the wrong memo by accident. That’s a level of awkward everyone should avoid. Oh, and double-check your recipient. Sending a project memo to your boss instead of your coworker might result in some “fun” follow-up conversations.

3

Oh geez, someone’s been overcomplicating things. Look, the steps @sonhadordobosque laid out are fine and dandy, but they kinda made it sound like arranging a moon landing. Here’s a simpler vibe for sharing your masterpiece:

  1. Launch Voice Memos. Don’t overthink it—it’s sitting right there on your iPhone like it owns the place.
  2. Tap the memo you wanna send. Skip the three-dot drama unless you absolutely need to rename it because naming things actually matters, apparently.
  3. Instead of fumbling with dots and menus, swipe up (or tap the little share icon—it’s universal).

Now for the kicker: If AirDrop or text makes you cry because of size limits, just shove the memo into Files (you’re using iCloud Drive, right? RIGHT?). Then share the link easily without any tech meltdowns. Google Drive is a smart pick too—bonus points for avoiding cluttered email inboxes.

But hey, do us all a favor next time. Keep your memo around 2 minutes tops. Anything longer than that and you’re basically sending a podcast episode, not a project memo. Unnecessary drama avoided.

4

Alright, look, let’s not overcomplicate this—sending a voice memo from your iPhone isn’t quantum physics, despite what it might feel like when you’re in a rush. It’s more like… a game of hide and seek with buttons. Everyone’s got their favorite way, as you can see from the responses above (shout-out to @mikeappsreviewer and @sonhadordobosque for their break-it-down styles). But let me throw another angle at you and keep this snappy.

Here’s your minimalist approach:

  1. Open Voice Memos—no need to flex your detective skills; it’s that black-and-white squiggly app.
  2. Spot the recording you want to share (fingers crossed you didn’t name it “New Recording 47” like I used to).
  3. Tap that recording. Instead of pressing three dots or swiping a hundred menus, just tap the universally recognized share icon—you know, that rectangle with an arrow flying out.

Now, here’s where you can switch it up:

  • If it’s a lightweight file: Go text or email. Boom. Done.
  • If your recording weighs more than your patience: Share it via iCloud Drive (or Files app), and then generate a link. Google Drive works too, but hey, a minor con is juggling apps.
  • AirDrop? Great if you’re face-to-face, but awkward when it’s across the country.

Pros of this no-fluff method:

  • Straightforward, zero flirting with unnecessary taps.
  • Works for any sharing platform (no allegiance required).
  • Saves time for both you and your recipient.

Cons:

  • Larger voice memos = iCloud link dependency—it’s not everyone’s favorite.
  • If you’re tech-averse, messing with links can feel like extra homework.

While @sonhadordobosque’s dramatic yet quirky run-through keeps things entertaining, and @mikeappsreviewer delivers logic in bullet form, I’d argue following this minimalist strategy saves some mental energy. Tech’s supposed to work for us, not the other way around!