How To Convert Voicemail Drop Files into MP3 or WAV

Created by Real Grow, Modified on Wed, 28 Feb at 2:48 PM by Real Grow

Voicemail Drops require mp3 or wav audio files. This article shows how to properly convert your audio voicemail file to properly utilize Voicemail Drops. 


What you will need:


  • Audacity


Step 1: Download Audacity


  • Visit the Audacity website

  • Initiate the download process – Audacity is available for free.


Step 2: Converting Audio Files


Import Your Audio File into Audacity


  • Drag and drop your audio file into the Audacity interface.


Adjust Project Sample Rate


  • Navigate to the Edit dropdown > select Preferences then change the Project Sample rate to 8000 Hz then hit OK

  • Navigate to Edit dropdown > Preferences.

  • Change the Project Sample rate to 8000 Hz and click OK.




  • Tracks →  Resample... →  8000 →  OK



Exporting the Converted File


  • File → Export Audio

  • Select the Export Type (MP3 or WAV)

  • Name the File in the Save As dialogue box

  • If converting from MP3 to WAV, choose U-Law Encoding

  • Save the file




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