It's quite successful for WhatsApp being a messaging app. Not only the personal one, but also the WhatsApp Business, users are increasing at an astonishing rate (added 811.74 million users in three years). Although its market is growing, WhatsApp has yet to fully address user requirements. People are seeking solutions to record WhatsApp voice and video calls.
Common reasons that raise the demand:
Minutes of a meeting (especially when using WhatsApp Business for team collaboration)
HR-related tasks and recruitment, such as candidate interviews
Archive requirements asked by companies
Legal or regulatory needs
Personal memories
Whatever the reason is, one thing is clear - WhatsApp and WhatsApp Business do not have a recording feature within. This is different from apps like Skype. If you want to record conversations on WhatsApp, you need to rely on the device’s recording feature or third-party software.
Check these 11 methods and tools used!
3 Ways to Record WhatsApp Calls on iPhone (Built-in & 3rd Party)
If you’re using the WhatsApp mobile app (including WhatsApp Business) on iPhone, try these three methods. Each one has its own focus.
Choose If You Value
Issues/Downside
iPhone's Built-in Screen Recorder
● Most convenient and easy. ● No additional installation. ● High-resolution captures that support 60 fps.
● One-sided audio. ● Video call recording without audio. ● Storage limitations.
● Complex setup. ● A Lightning-to-USB cable is required. ● Distorted audio or choppy audio playback.
Record it
● Record video with sound. ● Face recording and allow picture-in-picture mode. ● Basic editing features.
● Limited recording duration in the free version. ● Only support iOS 12 or later.
Method 1.Use iPhone's Built-in Screen Recorder
1. Swipe down the screen to access the Control Center.
2. Long press the Screen Recording button.
3. Turn on Microphone.
4. Switch to WhatsApp and start a video call.
5. Swipe down the screen again and tap Screen Recording.
6. Stop recording by tapping the red bar (upper left corner).
Tips: To ensure the video quality, you can go to Settings > Camera > Record Video > Choose from 1080p HD at 60 fps, or 4K at 60 fps.
Note: It’s possible that iPhone’s built-in screen recorder does not record audio along with video during Whatsapp video calls, even if the microphone is on and the app has access. If you have this problem, it’s becasuse WhatsApp blocks the recording feature.
Method 2. Use Mac’s QuickTime Player
1. Connect the iPhone to Mac using a Lightning-to-USB cable.
2. Allow access when a pop-up appears on the Mac.
3. Trust this computer on the iPhone.
4. Open QuickTime Player via Finder > Applications.
5. In QuickTime Player, go to File > New Movie Recording.
6. Click the dropdown menu (next to Record)and select the iPhone.
7. Allow the access. You will see your iPhone screen mirrored on your Mac.
8. Select the iPhone as the microphone source.
9. Click the Record button.
10. Open WhatsApp and start a video call.
Method 3. Use Record it! Third-party App
1. Install the app on your iPhone.
2. Tap the red button in the middle once you open the app.
3. Select Record it when the Screen Recording feature auto pops up.
4. Turn on the microphone.
5. Click Start Recording.
6. Go to WhatsApp.
7. Tap the red bar to stop recording.
Note: The face recording feature cannot be used during the WhatsApp video call. It works as a post-production and overlays a small window onto the recorded video and resumes recording.
More Best WhatsApp Call Recorder for iPhone
Call Recorder - Cube ACR: Free; record incoming & outgoing calls (audio only, not video call); transcribe to text.
Rev Call Recorder: Free and no ads; transcription; no limit on duration and call number.
Call Recorder for iPhone: Free; audio recording focus; voice-to-text transcription.
TechSmith Capture: Free; record app demo videos.
V Recorder: Free; AI noise reduction; unlimited recording.
3 Ways to Record WhatsApp Calls on Android (Built-in & 3rd Party)
To record WhatsApp calls on Android phones, you can utilize the built-in recording feature and also third-party apps. Although the methods are similar to those iOS devices, compatibility issues will be more complex due to Android systems and numerous phone brands.
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Issues/Downside
Android’s Built-in Screen Record
● Native feature.
● Audio capture issues. ● Inconsistent performance due to compatibility.
Cube ACR
● Record audio call only. ● Automatically record phone calls.
● Android 10 and above restrict screen reading permissions may affect apps' ability.
Windows’s Phone Link
● Pre-installed app in Windows 11. ● Secure and safe.
● Setup is a bit troublesome. ● Support only Win 10/11 & Android 7.0+.
Method 1.Use Android Native Screen Record
1. Swipe down the phone screen twice to access the Quick Settings panel.
2. Tap the Screen Recorder icon.
(If you don't see it, tap the pencil icon to add it )
3. Choose record audio and microphone when the pop-up appears.
4. Tap Start to begin recording.
5. Open WhatsApp.
6. Rre-open the Quick Settings panel and tap Stop to end the recording.
Note: Here, I use Pixel phone as a demonstration. Steps can be a little different depending on the Android version and phone you use. But the basics are the same. You can search for the official tutorial of the mobile phone brand to enable the built-in screen recording.
Method 2. Use Cube ACR
1. Open the app.
2. Install Cube ACR Helper if needed (devices running Android 9.0+ need to install it).
3. Grant permissions.
4. Turn on Cube ACR App Connector in Accessibility Settings.
5. Tap Continue and then choose WhatsApp from the list.
6. Initiate a call on WhatsApp.
7. A small widget will appear. Tap it to start recording the call.
Tips: To use the auto-recording feature, you can tap the menu icon (upper left corner) > Settings > Recording > turn on the Autorecording button.
More Best WhatsApp Call Recorder for Android
Talker ACR: Available automatic recording; intuitive interface.
AZ Screen Recorder: No watermark and time limit; record with internal audio or mic; record video call.
Mobizen Screen Recorder: Support resolution 1440p; facecam; hide a record button.
Method 4. Use Windows’s Phone Link
For some reason, you may want to record your Android phone calls on the PC. Not that easy, but there is still a way to go. You can first pair your phone to the PC; then mirror the phone screen on the computer and screen record the mirrored window.
1. Install Links to Windows on your Android phone (some brands have it pre-installed).
2. Keep your phone and PC on the same WiFi.
3. Open Phone Link on your computer and log into your Microsoft account.
4. Choose Android; a QR code will show up.
5. Use your phone to scan it and then finish the connection steps.
6. In the Phone Link dashboard, click on Apps > Open phone screen.
7. Open WhatsApp on the phone.
8. Press Windows key + Alt + R to start recording.
Since the WhatsApp mobile app excels in on-the-go messaging, its desktop version offers facilitates cross-device synchronization and improves workflow efficiency. If you’re using the WhatsApp desktop app, recording calls on computers can be very easy.
Said in Advance:
1. WhatsApp Desktop app is for personal and business use. Thus, whether you need to record a call for work or personal reasons, just installing WhatsApp desktop is enough.
2. WhatsApp web is another way to use the tool on a computer. However, it does not support audio or video calls directly. When it comes to recording WhatsApp calls on PCs, you should install the desktop software.
3 Ways to Record WhatsApp Calls on Windows
1. Use Xbox Game Bar (the built-in feature)
1. Download and launch the WhatsApp desktop software.
2. On your smartphone, also open the WhatsApp app.
3. Tap the three-dot > Linked Devices > Link a Device.
4. Scan the QR code displayed on your PC.
5. Make a video or voice call using the WhatsApp desktop.
6. Press Win + Alt + R to start recording.
7. Click the stop icon to end the recording.
8. Find the recording video in the Videos > Captures folder.
Tips: When recording WhatsApp calls on PC, please ensure the microphone icon is enabled in the Capture widgets. And the system audio will be captured automatically.
Method 2. Use Kingshiper Screen Recorder (3rd party app)
OBS is a free and open-source streaming software. A screen recording feature is provided, and you can make good use of it. More, OBS is an ideal option if you want to record your webcam and the WhatsApp video call at the same time. You can adjust the PC camera and the call window in its perview area. Here’s how.
Note: The software is available for both Windows and macOS.
1. Set up OBS.
Click + in Sences > Add Scene and name it “WhatsApp call recording.”
Select Display Capture > select a display (primary monitor by default).
Select Video Capture Device > choose the computer camera in Device.
3. Adjust the window size in OBS’s preview area.
4. Start a video call on WhatsApp.
5. Click Start Recording in OBS.
Tips: If you use a microphone to make a voice or video call, remember to add Audio Input Capture and Output Capture in OBS Sources. And the select the device you’re using. Otherwise, there will be no sound.
2 Ways to Record WhatsApp Calls on Mac
Method 1.Use Mac’s Native Screen Recording
As you finished setting up the WhatsApp Mac version, you can:
1. Press Shift + Command + 5 (the shortcut keys for recording).
2. Click the menu button beside “Options.”
3. Select “Built-in Microphone.”
4. Choose from “Record Entire Screen” or “Selected Portion.”
5. Open WhatsApp and make a video call.
6. Click “Record.”
7. To stop recording, click the Stop Recording button in the menu bar.
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