Guide · Voice Memos
How to save voice memos to Dropbox
On an iPhone with the Dropbox app installed, open Voice Memos, tap the recording, tap the three dots, tap Share, then choose Dropbox and pick a folder. On a Mac, drag the memos into your Dropbox folder.
Updated 20 Oct 2026
From an iPhone
- Install the Dropbox app and sign in.
- In Voice Memos tap the recording, tap the three dots, then Share.
- Choose Dropbox from the share sheet (scroll the row of apps if you do not see it).
- Pick a folder and save. Exact labels can differ by app version.
Several at once
In the Voice Memos list tap Edit, tick the recordings, tap Share, then choose Dropbox. If it does not appear, save to Files first and upload from the Dropbox app.
From a Mac
Drag the memos out of Voice Memos onto your Desktop, then into your Dropbox folder. See where to find voice memos on Mac.
Name them first
Dropbox keeps the file names you give it. Rename memos before you upload. See how to rename voice memos.
When Dropbox is not enough
Dropbox stores your files; it does not know which memos are takes of the same song. In songdrafts every take of a song stacks on one card on a board. See songdrafts vs Dropbox.
Common questions
Can I save voice memos to Dropbox from my iPhone?
Yes, from the share sheet if the Dropbox app is installed.
Does it delete the memo from my phone?
No. It is a copy.
What format are the files?
.m4a audio.
Can I upload several memos?
Yes. Tap Edit, select them, then Share.
Is Dropbox a backup for voice memos?
It is a useful second copy.
Want this done for you? songdrafts is a board for your voice memos: every take stacked on one card, songs that move across stages, merging half songs, and one share link with comments pinned to the second. Works offline, and nothing you upload trains AI. What is songdrafts?