How to Record WhatsApp Video calls: This small trick will help you

In this article, we are going to show the best possible ways to record WhatsApp voice and video calls on your Android and iOS devices.

WhatsApp Messenger is one of the most popular applications not just for messaging but for voice calling and video calling. The platform is becoming a one-stop for all needs. Whether you want to send a message to your friends, call them or video chat with them, WhatsApp allows all these features. However, what it does not allow is to record voice calls or video calls. But you need to not worry as there are different workarounds and third-party apps for that. In this article, we are going to show the best possible ways to record WhatsApp voice and video calls on your Android and iOS devices. So, without wasting your time, let’s get started.

Record WhatsApp calls on stock Android (or any Android phone)

You will need to install a third-party screen-recording app to record WhatsApp calls on a phone running stock Android. We tried two apps – AZ Screen recorder and MNML Screen recorder. You can install either of these apps from the Google Play Store and install it on your phone. Below, we outline the steps we had to do for MNML Screen recorder.

• After installing MNML Screen recorder, clock on the icon to open the app.
• Grant all necessary permissions and start screen recording.
• Open WhatsApp and make the video call as you normally would.
• You can stop the recording mid-way at any time you choose.
• To view the recorded file, open MNML again, and you will see the file listed. Tap on it to begin playback.

Record WhatsApp Calls on MIUI

Xiaomi devices running MIUI come with a very capable screen recording app. It can be accessed from the drop-down menu. However, before you start using it to record WhatsApp video calls, you need to make sure of a few things so that you will be able to hear the voice of both parties in the final recording.

• Swipe down to reveal the quick setting menu
• Long press Screen recorder to open the app (If you don’t see the app here, swipe right or left)
• Tap the icon on the top right corner to open the Settings page
• Scroll to the option that says Sound source and make sure you have selected Mic instead of System sounds.
• Before you make the call, swipe down to initiate the screen recorder
• Open WhatsApp and make a normal video call.
• End the recording using the on-screen toggle at any point during the call (or after).
• You will see the recorded video call in the Gallery.

WhatsApp video calls and privacy

While we understand that you were here to quickly learn how to record a WhatsApp video call, it is essential that you be made aware of why it has become increasingly difficult to do this with desired results. The very fact that you ended up on this article is probably because you know that WhatsApp does not natively support the call recording feature  – and you happened to be looking for an alternative method. 

With Google doubling down on various privacy aspects of Android, we may be looking at a future where existing methods of recording WhatsApp video calls may cease to work. Over the past two odd years, Google has made major privacy-oriented changes to Android, making it inherently more secure. As a part of this, Google made several changes to the call recording feature on Android phones.

How to Record WhatsApp Voice Calls on iPhone

Recording a WhatsApp voice call on the iPhone is a tricky job. There is no particular application that allows you to record WhatsApp voice calls with ease. However, there is a workaround, which requires a Mac and an iPhone. Here’s how you can do it:

1. Connect your iPhone to a Mac using the lightning cable. Select option ‘Trust this computer’ on your iPhone.
2. Open QuickTime application on the Mac device. Go to the File option and choose the New Audio Recording option.
3. Choose iPhone as an option and tap the record button in QuickTime.
4. Now, from the iPhone make a WhatsApp call to your phone. Click the add user icon once you are connected.
5. Now, call the person you want to record the audio and begin with your conversation. Once done, simply disconnect the call and stop the recording in QuickTime. Save the file on the Mac and your WhatsApp voice call will be recorded.

How to Record WhatsApp Video Calls on iPhone

With iOS 11, Apple introduced the built-in screen recorder feature, which is quite helpful, to be honest. With this feature, you can also record WhatsApp video calls on your iPhone without much hassle. This also means that you don’t require any third-party apps to record WhatsApp video calls on the iPhone. Here’s how you can this feature:

1. Go to Settings and open the Control Center. Tap ‘Customise Controls’ and simply add a Screen Recording option to the list of active controls.
2. Open the Control Center on your iPhone and tap on the Screen recording option to start recording.
3. Now, Go to the WhatsApp application and make a call to the person you want to record the call.
4. Make sure that the microphone is enabled and call volume is set to the maximum in order to record the audio.
5. Once the call is completed, simply stop the recording and save the file on your device.

How to Record WhatsApp Video Call on Desktop

When you make a face-to-face video with your business partners or friends on WhatsApp, you can use Joyoshare VidiKit – Screen Recorder to record it. With the powerful recording functions, it captures all the activities happening on the screen with high quality. You can choose the recording area yourself or select the options it offers. Importantly, it allows you to personalize output format, create recording schedule, add effect to cursor and clicks, customize watermark and take snapshots.

• Step 1 Run Screen Recorder in VidiKit toolboxGet the official compatible version of Joyoshare VidiKit, finish downloading and installation it on your computer. Quickly launch it by clicking on the program icon and then open its Screen Recorder. “Record video and audio” mode will be set by default.
• Step 2 Specify capture area and recording optionsUnder “Capture Area”, you’re allowed to type in both width and height to lock a region with fixed ratio. Or you can possibly click on the “+” icon to draw a recording area manually. Joyoshare VidiKit also makes it available for you to directly select size from the drop-down menu. Turn on both system and microphone sounds. Afterward, press the gear “Options” button to furtherly confirm format, shortcuts, watermark, cursor and click effects, etc.
• Step 3 Start to record WhatsApp video callInitiate a video call from WhatsApp on your computer. Next, tap on the “REC” button to start recording. During the process, you can take a screenshot to save any funny moment, trim video to small parts and pause to get rid of unwanted section.
• Step 4 Save and edit WhatsApp video(s)When your video call on WhatsApp comes to end, you can Stop to save it locally. Joyoshare VidiKit will automatically lead you to its “History” window, which lets preview, trim, delete and rename files as you want.

So Recording WhatsApp voice calls is fairly easy on Android, iPhone and Desktop