Reddit Chat lets you have private conversations with other redditors, but it does not currently include a built-in button for recording and sending voice messages.
You can still send someone a voice message on Reddit by recording it with SayRec and sharing the recording as a link. The other person opens the link to listen, so you do not need to attach an audio file directly to the chat.
The quick answer
To send a voice message on Reddit:
- Open SayRec in your browser.
- Record your voice message.
- Preview the recording and choose Share recording.
- Copy the shareable link.
- Paste the link into your Reddit Chat conversation and send it.
That is the entire process: record, share, and paste the link into Reddit.
Can you send voice messages directly on Reddit?
At the time of writing, Reddit does not have a native voice-message feature like the ones available in apps such as WhatsApp, Telegram, or Instagram. There is no microphone button in Reddit Chat that records and sends a voice note.
Reddit Chat supports regular messages and some other media features, but if you want to send your voice, you need to create the recording elsewhere and share it with the recipient.
One simple way to do that is with a browser-based voice recorder. SayRec records from your microphone and can turn the finished recording into a link that you can paste into a Reddit message.
How to send a voice recording in Reddit Chat
1. Open SayRec
Open SayRec in your browser on your phone or computer. You do not need to install a desktop recording program just to make a quick voice message.
Your browser may ask for permission to use your microphone. Allow microphone access so the recorder can capture your voice.
2. Record your message
Start recording and speak as you normally would in a voice note. You can use the message for a quick reply, a longer explanation, pronunciation help, feedback, or anything else that is easier to say aloud than type.
When you are finished, stop the recording and preview it. Listening before you share lets you check that your microphone worked and that the message is clear.
3. Create a shareable link
Choose Share recording when you are happy with the result. SayRec uploads the recording and gives you a shareable link.
The recording is not uploaded automatically while you speak. It is created in your browser first, and you choose whether to share it after you finish.
4. Paste the link into Reddit Chat
Copy the SayRec link, return to your conversation in Reddit Chat, and paste it into the message box.
You may want to add a short explanation so the recipient knows what the link contains. For example:
Here is the voice message I mentioned: [your SayRec link]
Send the message. The recipient can open the link in their browser and listen to your recording.
Does the other person need SayRec?
The recipient does not need to install a recording app just to open the link. They can follow the link and listen in their browser.
This makes a link useful for Reddit conversations because you do not need to coordinate file formats, ask for an email address, or move the conversation to another messaging app.
Can you do this on the Reddit mobile app?
Yes. You can record the message in your phone's browser, copy the shareable link, and then switch back to the Reddit app to paste it into the chat.
The basic mobile workflow is:
- Open SayRec in your mobile browser.
- Allow microphone access.
- Record and preview your message.
- Create and copy the shareable link.
- Open the Reddit app and paste the link into the conversation.
You can use the same method on a computer by opening SayRec and Reddit in separate browser tabs.
Why send a voice message instead of typing?
Sometimes a spoken message is simply easier. A voice recording can help when you want to:
- Explain something that would take too long to type
- Demonstrate pronunciation or an accent
- Give detailed feedback
- Share a voice acting or narration sample
- Discuss music, audio, or vocal technique
- Send a personal spoken reply
- Avoid typing a long message on your phone
Voice can also carry tone more clearly than text. The listener can hear your pacing, emphasis, and emotion instead of trying to infer them from a written message.
Sending a link is easier than sending an audio file
An audio file can be awkward to share in a chat that was not designed for voice notes. You may need to export the recording, find it in your downloads, check the format, and work out whether the messaging system accepts it.
A shareable link avoids most of those steps. You paste it into the conversation like any other link, and the recipient opens it to listen.
If you also want your own copy of the message, SayRec lets you download the recording as an MP3. For anything important, downloading a copy is a good idea even if you create a shareable link.
A few things to remember before sharing
Treat a voice-recording link like any other link containing personal information.
- Check the recording before you upload it.
- Do not include private information unless you trust the recipient.
- Make sure you are sending the link to the correct Reddit account.
- Download an MP3 copy if you need to keep the recording.
- Add a short description so the recipient knows why you sent the link.
If you are contacting someone for the first time, keep in mind that they may be cautious about opening an unexplained link. A clear sentence describing the recording can make the message feel less unexpected.
What if Reddit will not let you start the chat?
Reddit may limit chat invitations from new or less-established accounts, and individual users can disable chat requests. If you cannot start a conversation, creating a voice recording will not bypass those Reddit restrictions.
You will need an available Reddit conversation where you are able to send the link. If the other redditor has not accepted your chat request yet, wait until you can message them normally.
Frequently asked questions
Does Reddit have voice messages?
Reddit does not currently provide a built-in voice-note recorder in Reddit Chat. You can use an external voice recorder such as SayRec and paste the recording link into the conversation instead.
Can I send an MP3 through Reddit Chat?
Reddit Chat is not designed around direct audio-file attachments. The simpler option is to upload the recording with SayRec and send a listening link. You can still download an MP3 for your own records.
Do I need to install an app?
No. SayRec works in a browser, so you can make the recording without installing a desktop audio program. Your browser will need permission to access your microphone.
Will this work in a Reddit direct message?
It works anywhere Reddit allows you to send a normal web link to the recipient. Paste the SayRec link into the conversation as you would paste any other URL.
Final answer
Reddit still does not have a built-in way to record and send a voice message. The easiest workaround is to use SayRec:
- Record your message.
- Preview it.
- Create a shareable link.
- Paste the link into Reddit Chat.
The recipient can open the link and listen in their browser. You get the convenience of a voice message without needing Reddit to support voice notes directly.