How to Record WhatsApp Calls

WhatsApp is the most popular messaging service in more than 100 countries. It has over 2 billion active monthly users and is one of the few applications downloaded over five billion times. By now, you understand that WhatsApp is among the best-known messengers. However, you may also use it to make voice or video calls to anyone with the app on their phones or computers. This is one of its most distinctive features, as you can not only chat, share your location, and exchange pictures but also jump on a call with a single tap. That brings us to the ability to record WhatsApp calls.

Reasons to record a WhatsApp call

There are many reasons why you might want to record a WhatsApp call. These reasons are:

• For business purposes: You might want to record a call for business use. You might then record instructions or have some sort of record regarding a customer complaint or something similar. You might also record calls for training purposes and quality control.
• For educational purposes: You can engage in discussion over WhatsApp calls. Thus, recording these calls and saving them for later use might serve educational and informational purposes.
• For legal purposes: Sometimes you might need a call recording to act as evidence. Just make sure you have obtained the call recording legally, with everyone’s consent. If you are worried about your safety in a bad situation, make sure to record calls anonymously.
• For personal use: Finally, you might also want to keep a call recording for saving or capturing some special moments for your personal use.

Options to Recover WhatsApp Calls

If you use WhatsApp, you should be aware that it still lacks a voice recording function. However, there are several methods for recording conversations that you can experiment with.

In addition, there are times when you need to record a call due to certain situations. When discussing anything over the phone, recordings are most useful since they allow you to listen to them later and never miss anything.

Therefore, let’s explore the options you have to record WhatsApp calls.

Option 1. Record WhatsApp calls on Mac or iPhone

The easiest approach to recording a WhatsApp voice call on an iPhone or Mac is to use the software built into the operating system. Furthermore, you must have a second phone—any platform that supports group voice calls via WhatsApp—with your WhatsApp account.

Here are the steps to record calls on your Mac or iPhone:

1. Connect your iPhone to a Mac via a Lightning to USB cable.
2. If you haven’t previously paired it with your Mac, select “Trust this computer” from the “Settings” menu.
3. On Mac, open QuickTime.
4. Choose File, then New Audio Recording.
5. Right beside the record button in QuickTime, go to the downward pointing arrow and select the iPhone.
6. Press the record button in QuickTime.
7. Call your phone using WhatsApp with the iPhone.
8. After that, go to the “add user” icon. Then pick the person you want to communicate with. This will begin your conversation with the person whose call you wish to record.
9. When you’re finished, disconnect the call.
10. Stop the recording in QuickTime and save the recording on your Mac.

Participants in a WhatsApp group voice call can see all other participants, making it impossible to record a conversation without them finding out. You shouldn’t try to hide that you’re going to be recording the session.

Option 2. Recording calls on WhatsApp for Android using third-party software

We’ll use the Cube Call Recorder Android application for demonstration, but we’re unaffiliated, and you can opt for any suitable alternative. With that said, Cube Call Recorder’s VoIP recording feature, used by WhatsApp, can only be accessed on specific devices due to hardware variances and software limitations. Let’s begin

1. Install the Cube Call Recorder app from Google Play Store on a phone that has WhatsApp.
2. Switch to WhatsApp after launching the Cube Recorder.
3. Call the person you wish to contact.
4. If the Cube Call widget flashes and illuminates while you talk, it’s working fine.
5. If you get an error, go to the Cube Call Recorder settings and choose Force VoIP call as a voice call.
6. Call them again and see whether the Cube Call Recorder widget shows active status. If it still gives you an error, it won’t work.

Note. The general idea applies to Windows, but you must decide on a third-party software rather than an application.

Things to remember before using a third-party app for WhatsApp call recording

Arguably, third-party apps are the optimal solution when it comes to recording WhatsApp calls. However, one has to be careful before choosing any app. You should look for the developer and do some quick research beforehand.

Learn whether the app has been involved in any security breaches. Ensure the privacy policy of the firm. Check out the reviews and other details. And only then should you use any third-party app, because there are many apps that can cause irreversible harm.

Option 3. Using a rooted device for recording a WhatsApp call on Android

Android users also have a third alternative that requires them to root their phones. However, it’s not advisable to do so since this process compromises your phone’s security and can bar you from device manufacturer’s updates.

However, if you have no other option or have already done it, you can find several apps on the Google Play Store or .apk files on the XDA Developer website. Use this method at your risk and with proper research.

For a better explanation, you can take a look at our article on Android call recording.

Is recording a WhatsApp call legal?

Depending on where you are, the regional laws might either outright consider call recordings to be illegal or allow them with some additional conditions. However, it is generally observed that most countries allow call recording as long as there is consent from both parties on the call.