How to Record Meetings and Lectures on Your Phone

Tap a device to see how it works.

iPhone – Voice Memos

Open the built-in Voice Memos app and tap the red button to start recording; tap it again to stop.

Android – Recorder app

Open your phone’s built-in recorder app and tap the record button to capture a meeting or lecture.

Organize your recordings

Renaming each file with the date and topic right after recording makes it much easier to find later.

Never miss the important parts again

When it is hard to keep up with everything in a meeting or lecture just by taking notes, recording the audio lets you go back and catch anything you missed.

Want to turn a recording into text?

It is also worth looking into how to convert text captured in a photo into editable text, which pairs well with reviewing recorded notes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does recording keep going if I switch to another app?

Most recorder apps keep recording in the background, so you can continue using your phone for other things while it runs.

How do I share a recording with someone else?

Use the share button inside the recorder app to send the file by email, messaging app, or cloud storage.