Send and Receive Audio Messages in Messages on iPad
Record and Send an Audio Message
- Open Messages: Launch the Messages app on your iPad.
- Start a New Message or Open a Conversation: Tap the compose button to start a new message or open an existing conversation.
- Record Your Message: Tap the audio button and speak your message.
- Pause: Tap the pause button.
- End: Tap the stop button.
- Send or Edit:
- Send: Tap the send button.
- Listen: Tap the play button.
- Add to Message: Tap the plus button.
- Cancel: Tap the trash can button.
- Save Messages:
- Keep: Tap “Keep” to save an incoming or outgoing audio message.
- Automatic Deletion: Messages are automatically deleted after 2 minutes unless saved.
Listen to and Reply to an Audio Message
- Open the Conversation: Go to the conversation containing the audio message.
- Play the Message: Tap the play button to listen to the message.
- Control Playback:
- Fast-Forward/Rewind: Swipe left or right on the message.
- Adjust Speed: Touch and hold the play/pause or fast-forward/rewind buttons.
- Save the Message:
- In Messages: Tap “Keep” to save it within the conversation.
- In Voice Memos: Touch and hold the message and choose “Save to Voice Memos.”
Additional Tips:
- Quick Reply: Tap the audio button in the text field to quickly record a follow-up message.
- Automatic Transcription: Audio messages are automatically transcribed in the sender’s language.
- Raise to Listen: Raise your iPad to your ear to play a message. Lower it and raise it again to reply.
- FaceTime Call: Tap the FaceTime button to switch to a video or audio call.
Note: Audio message transcription is available in select languages. Check the iOS and iPadOS Feature Availability website for more details.
