记录WhatsApp(WhatsApp)对话有很多正当理由——收集证据、出于研究目的、记录会议等。但是，与其他即时消息和视频会议应用程序不同，WhatsApp缺乏对通话记录的原生支持。
这使得记录WhatsApp(WhatsApp)通话变得有点复杂，但这并非不可能。在本教程中，我们将向您展示如何在Android和 iOS 设备上录制WhatsApp视频通话和音频通话。
Android和 iOS中WhatsApp 通话录音(WhatsApp Call Recording)的限制
尽管Android和 iOS 具有内置的屏幕录制功能，但它们并不是录制WhatsApp通话的最佳选择。这些工具仅用于分别录制设备屏幕和扬声器的视觉和音频。
内置屏幕录像机无法录制来自麦克风的音频输入，因此您无法使用它来录制双向交互。您可以使用外部音频设备（例如直通(Pass-through)耳机）为您的WhatsApp对话创建高质量的录音。(create high-quality audio recordings)然而，这些设备的零售价通常约为 40 美元或更多。另外，音频并不总是听起来像原始的那么好。
第三方通话记录器有用吗？
如果您上网搜索记录WhatsApp音频和视频通话的方法，您会发现几篇推荐第三方应用程序的博客文章。这些语音或屏幕录像机应用程序无法满足您的需求。我们在Android和 iOS 设备上尝试了其中的一些，但没有一个有效。这是因为第三方录音机无法在音频和视频通话期间同时访问您设备的麦克风。
对于WhatsApp视频通话，这些应用程序只会记录您屏幕上的内容，但不会捕获音频。当您录制WhatsApp语音通话时，音频播放会产生低沉的噼啪声。一些通话录音应用程序直接声明他们无法记录使用社交应用程序（WhatsApp、Skype、Telegram等）拨打的VOIP通话。(VOIP)
因此，（目前）不可能使用 iOS 和Android设备上的第三方录音应用程序来记录WhatsApp通话。(WhatsApp)最好的解决方法是使用另一部智能手机或计算机手动记录通话。
(Record WhatsApp Call Using)使用其他设备(Device)录制 WhatsApp 通话
如果您有辅助设备（智能手机、平板电脑或 PC），请使用设备上的内置录音应用程序来记录WhatsApp通话。要录制WhatsApp视频通话，请在辅助设备上打开相机应用程序，切换到“视频”模式，然后开始录制。如果辅助设备没有内置音频或视频记录器，请在辅助设备上安装第三方通话记录应用程序。(third-party call recording app)
确保(Make)将呼叫放在扬声器上，以便辅助设备可以正确捕获其他参与者的声音。
如果您使用 iPhone，还有一个更简单的选择，即使用Mac笔记本或台式机远程记录WhatsApp对话。跳转(Jump)到下一部分以了解如何完成它。
(Record WhatsApp Audio Call Using QuickTime Player)在Mac上(Mac)使用 QuickTime Player 录制 WhatsApp 音频通话
QuickTime Player是一个内置在 mac 操作系统中的多媒体播放器实用程序。该工具可让您mirror your iPhone/iPad screen to a Mac并记录来自VOIP或(VOIP)FaceTime、WhatsApp等即时消息应用程序的呼叫。
根据我们的实验，我们无法使用QuickTime(QuickTime)录制双向（音频和视频）对话。该应用程序仅在我们创建群组WhatsApp(WhatsApp)通话/对话时才开始录制。
基本上，您只能使用此工具/方法来录制群组WhatsApp音频或视频通话。您只需要一台预装了QuickTime播放器的(QuickTime)Mac台式机或笔记本电脑、您的 iPhone 和一根USB闪电数据线。
- 使用USB数据线将 iPhone 插入Mac 。如果系统提示您授予Mac访问您的设置和数据的权限，请选择信任并输入您的 iPhone 密码。(Trust)
- 打开Finder，选择侧边栏上的应用程序(Applications)，然后双击QuickTime Player。
- 之后，如果要录制群组语音通话，请在菜单栏上选择文件，然后选择(File)新建录音。(New Audio Recording)否则，请选择新电影录制(New Movie Recording)以录制群组WhatsApp视频通话。
- 点击录制按钮旁边的向下箭头图标。(arrow-down icon)
- 在“麦克风”部分，选择您的iPhone作为音频输入源。
如果您正在录制群组WhatsApp视频通话，请确保在“相机”和“麦克风”部分中 选择iPhone作为音频和视频源。(iPhone)
您还可以在“质量”部分选择您喜欢的音频输出质量。请记住(Remember)，您选择的音频质量会影响录音的大小。音频/视频质量越高，录制文件在Mac(Mac)上占用的磁盘空间就越大。
- 点击记录图标(record icon)，开始 WhatsApp 通话(start the WhatsApp call)，然后将参与者添加到通话中。
(QuickTime)当群组通话中至少有三个参与者时，QuickTime将立即开始录制音频或视频。当QuickTime(QuickTime)记录对话时，您将看到音频或视频文件的估计大小。
- 通话结束后，选择停止(Stop)按钮停止录音。
- 在将录音保存到Mac(Mac)之前，请选择播放按钮(play button)收听录音。请记住通过向右移动(Remember)音量滑块来取消(volume slider)QuickTime播放器的静音。
- 使用command + S键盘快捷键保存音频或视频记录。如果您愿意，可以重命名录音，选择目标文件夹，然后选择保存(Save)。
WhatsApp 通话录音(WhatsApp Call Recording)：合法(Legal)还是非法(Illegal)？
在某些国家/地区，秘密记录任何类型的私人电话交谈是完全违法的。因此，在使用这些应用程序或方法记录WhatsApp音频和视频通话之前，请确认通话记录在您所在的国家或地区是合法的。如果合法，最好在录制对话之前征得所有参与者的同意。
记录电话也可能违反组织的通信政策。因此，在您通过(Hence)WhatsApp录制商务会议或虚拟会议之前，请与您的主管或人力资源部核实您是否被允许这样做。
How to Record a WhatsApp Video or Audio Call
There are many valid rеasons to record a WhаtsApp conversation—to gather evidence, for research purposes, to record a mеeting, etc. However, unlike other instant messaging and video сonferencing apps, WhatsApp lacks native support for call recording.
That makes it a little complicated to record WhatsApp calls, but it’s not impossible. In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to record WhatsApp video calls and audio calls on Android and iOS devices.
Limitations of WhatsApp Call Recording in Android and iOS
Although Android and iOS have built-in screen recording features, they aren’t the best option for recording WhatsApp calls. The tools are only equipped to record visuals and audio from your device’s screen and speakers, respectively.
The built-in screen recorders cannot record audio input from your microphone, so you cannot use it to record two-way interaction. You could use external audio devices (e.g. Pass-through earphones) to create high-quality audio recordings of your WhatsApp conversations. However, these devices often retail for about $40 or more. Plus, the audio doesn’t always sound as good as the original.
Do Third-Party Call Recorders Work?
If you go online to search for ways to record WhatsApp audio and video calls, you’ll find several blog posts recommending third-party apps. These voice or screen recorder apps can’t give you what you need. We tried a handful of them on Android and iOS devices, and none worked efficiently. This is because third-party voice recorders cannot simultaneously access your device’s microphone during audio and video calls.
For WhatsApp video calls, the apps will only record the content on your screen but won’t capture audio. When you record WhatsApp voice calls, the audio playback produces muffled and crackling noises. Some call recording apps outrightly state that they cannot record VOIP calls made with social apps (WhatsApp, Skype, Telegram, etc.).
So, it’s (currently) impossible to record WhatsApp calls using third-party recording apps on iOS and Android devices. The best workaround is to manually record calls using another smartphone or computer.
Record WhatsApp Call Using Another Device
If you have a secondary device (smartphone, tablet, or PC), use the built-in recording app on the device to record WhatsApp calls. To record WhatsApp video calls, open the camera app on the secondary device, switch to “video” mode, and start recording. Install a third-party call recording app on the secondary device if it doesn’t have built-in audio or video recorder.
Make sure you put the call on speaker so that the secondary device can properly capture the voice of the other participant(s).
If you use an iPhone, there’s an easier alternative that involves using a Mac notebook or desktop to remotely record WhatsApp conversations. Jump to the next section to learn how to get it done.
Record WhatsApp Audio Call Using QuickTime Player on Mac
QuickTime Player is a multimedia player utility built into the mac operating system. The tool lets you mirror your iPhone/iPad screen to a Mac and record calls from VOIP or instant messaging apps like FaceTime, WhatsApp, etc.
From our experiment, we couldn’t record a two-way (audio and video) conversation using QuickTime. The app only started recording when we created a group WhatsApp call/conversation.
Basically, you can only use this tool/method to record a group WhatsApp audio or video call. All you need is a Mac desktop or notebook with QuickTime player pre-installed, your iPhone, and a USB lightning cable.
- Plug your iPhone into your Mac using the USB cable. Select Trust and enter your iPhone’s passcode if you’re prompted to grant the Mac access to your settings and data.
- Open Finder, select Applications on the sidebar, and double-click QuickTime Player.
- Afterward, select File on the menu bar and select New Audio Recording if you want to record a group audio call. Otherwise, select New Movie Recording to record a group WhatsApp video call.
- Tap the arrow-down icon next to the record button.
- In the “Microphone” section, select your iPhone as the audio input source.
If you’re recording a group WhatsApp video call, ensure you select iPhone as the audio and video source in the “Camera” and “Microphone” sections.
You can also select your preferred audio output quality in the “Quality” section. Remember, the audio quality you select has an impact on the size of the recording. The higher the audio/video quality, the bigger the disk space the recording file occupies on your Mac.
- Hit the record icon, start the WhatsApp call, and add participants to the call.
QuickTime will immediately start recording audio or video when there are at least three participants in the group call. You’ll see the estimated size of the audio or video file as QuickTime records the conversation.
- When the call is over, select the Stop button to stop recording.
- Select the play button to listen to the recording before saving it to your Mac. Remember to unmute the QuickTime player by moving the volume slider to the right.
- Use the command + S keyboard shortcut to save the audio or video recording. Rename the recording if you wish, choose the destination folder, and select Save.
WhatsApp Call Recording: Legal or Illegal?
In some countries, it’s completely illegal to secretly record any type of private phone conversation. So, before using these apps or methods to record WhatsApp audio and video calls, confirm that call recording is legal in your country or region. If legal, it’s also ideal to get the consent of all participants before recording your conversations.
It may also be against an organization’s communication policy to record phone calls. Hence, before you record that business meeting or virtual conference via WhatsApp, check with your supervisor or HR that you’re allowed to do so.
