Introduction
Voice memos can be important for interviews, legal documentation, or personal archiving.
This tutorial shows how to access and export voice memos from iPhone, iPad, or iPod using iExplorer. Exports keep the original .m4a format.
What you will need
- iExplorer
- An iPhone, iPad, or iPod
- USB cable to connect your iPhone, iPad, or iPod
- A Mac or PC with iTunes or the Apple Music app installed
Before you begin
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Step-by-step instructions
Quick Steps
- Connect your device and open iExplorer.
- If iTunes prompts you to sync, click No or Cancel.
- Open Voice Memos from Device Overview or Media Library.
- Select items and export.
Export Voice Memos
After voice memos load, select one or more items (hold Command on Mac or Control on PC for multi-select).
Click Transfer to export selected memos to iTunes/Music or to a local folder.
If memos are not visible in Media Library, open Media in the left panel and browse to the Recordings folder.
You can preview files and export them directly via drag-and-drop or right-click Export to Folder.
Need help with a step? Visit the Support Center for iExplorer FAQs, or contact us directly.