How to Record Group Voice Chats in Telegram

Telegram's group voice chats (also known as live voice chats or audio rooms) allow admins to record the entire session for later sharing. This built-in feature, introduced in 2021 and still fully supported in 2026, is perfect for podcasts, meetings, Q&As, or events where participants might miss the live discussion. Recording captures audio from all speakers and automatically saves the file as a voice message in your Saved Messages or the group/channel.

Key Points:

• Only group/channel admins can start and record voice chats.
• All participants see a prominent red REC indicator when recording is active—no hidden recordings.
• Recordings are saved as standard audio files (no separate tracks per speaker).
• The feature works on mobile (Android/iOS) and desktop.

Step-by-Step: How to Record a Voice Chat

1. Start a Voice Chat (if not already active):

   • Open the group or channel.
   • Tap the group name at the top.
   • Tap the three-dot menu (⋮) and select Start Voice Chat.

1. Begin Recording:

   • Once the voice chat is live (you'll see the persistent bar at the top with participant count).
   • As an admin, tap the three-dot menu (⋮) in the voice chat bar or controls.
   • Select Start Recording (or look for the red REC button).

2. Recording in Progress:

   • A red REC dot or banner appears at the top for everyone.
   • Participants are notified that the session is being recorded.

1. Stop Recording:

   • Tap the three-dot menu again.
   • Select Stop Recording.
   • The audio file is processed and sent automatically to Saved Messages (for you) and often posted in the group/channel for everyone.

On Desktop (Windows/Mac/Web)

The process is similar:

• Start the voice chat from the group info page.
• In the voice chat window, click the menu and select Start Recording.
• The red indicator appears, and the file saves to Saved Messages.

Tips and Best Practices

• Notify Participants: Always announce recording at the start for transparency.
• Quality: Use a good microphone and stable connection. Noise suppression helps.
• Sharing: After recording ends, forward the file from Saved Messages to the group or elsewhere.
• Limitations: No video recording of the chat (only audio); for video calls (1-on-1 or small groups), there's no built-in recording—use screen recording tools.
• Update Telegram to the latest version for any minor UI improvements.

This native recording feature makes Telegram ideal for professional and community audio content. If you need more advanced editing, download the file and use external tools.