How to Send Voice Notes on Telegram, Snapchat, Twitter & More

Voice notes work differently on every platform. Here’s a quick guide for the apps not covered elsewhere — Telegram, Snapchat, Twitter/X, Messenger, and even Google Slides.

Telegram Voice Notes

Telegram has the best voice note implementation of any messaging app.

How to Send

1. Open any chat
2. Hold the microphone icon
3. Speak
4. Release to send

Video Notes

Hold the camera icon instead for circular video messages — a unique Telegram feature.

Best Features

• No time limit (practically)
• Waveform preview before sending
• Listen at 2x speed
• Works on desktop (Telegram Desktop has full voice note support)
• Scheduled sending
• Self-destructing in Secret Chats

Download Voice Notes

1. Tap the voice note
2. Tap the three dots
3. Tap Save to Downloads or Forward

Telegram is the gold standard for voice notes in messaging apps.

Snapchat Voice Notes

Voice Messages in Chat

1. Open a chat
2. Hold the phone icon to record
3. Release to send

Or hold the microphone in newer versions.

Audio Snaps

You can record audio over a Snap:

1. Take a photo/video
2. Tap the speaker icon
3. Record voice-over

Limitations

• Audio in chat is fleeting (Snapchat’s whole thing)
• Can’t easily save or export
• Quality is compressed

Twitter/X Voice Notes

Twitter added voice tweets (audio in tweets) but it’s limited:

Voice Tweets (Posting)

1. Create new tweet
2. Look for the wavelength icon (may be under more options)
3. Record up to 2:20 per clip
4. Tweet it

Note: Not available in DMs. Voice tweets are public posts only.

Voice DMs

Twitter/X doesn’t have voice messages in DMs. Your options:

• Record audio separately and send as attachment
• Use external link (voice note service)
• Send a voice tweet publicly instead

Facebook Messenger Voice Notes

How to Send

1. Open a conversation
2. Hold the microphone icon (tap + first if hidden)
3. Record and release to send

Features

• Plays in chat with waveform
• No strict time limit
• Works on desktop via messenger.com (variable support)

Download Voice Notes

1. Click the three dots on the message
2. Click Download
3. Saves as audio file

Signal Voice Notes

How to Send

1. Open a chat
2. Hold the microphone icon
3. Release to send

Privacy Features

• End-to-end encrypted
• Follows disappearing message settings
• No server-side storage after delivery

Signal voice notes are basic but private.

Google Slides Voice Notes

Want to add voice to a presentation? Google Slides doesn’t have direct recording, but you can add audio:

Method 1: Insert Audio File

1. Record audio separately (Voice Memos, Recorder app)
2. Upload audio to Google Drive
3. In Slides: Insert → Audio
4. Select the file from Drive
5. Position the audio icon on your slide

Method 2: Screen Recording

Record yourself presenting with audio, then embed the video.

Method 3: Narration Apps

Use add-ons like AudioPlayer for Slides or Pear Deck for easier voice integration.

Speaker Notes

For presenter reference (not audience playback):

• Type notes in the Speaker Notes section below each slide
• These appear only to presenter, not in presentation

Comparison Table

Platform Voice Notes Max Length Desktop Export Telegram Excellent Unlimited Yes Easy Snapchat Basic Limited No Hard Twitter/X Public only 2:20 No No Messenger Good Long Partial Yes Signal Basic Long Yes No Google Slides Upload only N/A Yes N/A

FAQ

Voice notes vary wildly between platforms. Telegram leads the pack, while Twitter barely participates. For consistent voice notes across all platforms, external tools that generate shareable links beat learning each app’s system.