Record audio file
Records audio using the phone’s mics, then saves the file and asks you if you want to share it.
Actions Used
Choose from Menu
Presents a menu and runs different actions based on which menu item was chosen.
Save File
Save files to iCloud Drive. Turn off “Ask Where to Save” in order to specify a destination path in the Shortcuts folder.
Send Message
Sends an iMessage or SMS. Pass images, videos, or other files as input to include attachments.
Extra Details
Run Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Record%20audio%20file
Open Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Record%20audio%20file
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Record audio file”
end tell
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Record and trim audio
Records normal-quality audio on tap, lets you trim the result, and saves it to a folder of your choice.
Make high-quality recording
Records audio at Very High quality, starting and stopping on tap – then, saves to a folder of your choosing.
Make audio recording
Records normal-quality audio—starting and stopping on tap—then adds to a folder; if no folder exists, creates one.
Play audio recording
Grabs your audio folder, lets you pick a file, and plays the sound at 35% volume.
Play encoded audio
Gets an audio file encoded as text, decodes the value, and plays the sound at 35%. Pairs well with “Encode audio.”
Quick record
Records high quality audio immediately for 1 minute and saves it to a folder of your choice.
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