How to Download a Video Sent on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp makes sharing videos quick and easy, whether you’re connecting with family, friends, or colleagues. While watching them in the app is convenient, saving these videos directly to your device can make them easier to access anytime, even without the internet. This guide will help you with simple steps to download videos sent on WhatsApp to your device.
Download WhatsApp Videos on Mobile
Below are the steps to download any video sent to you on WhatsApp:
1. Enable Auto-Download for Videos in the Mobile App
Open WhatsApp, tap the three dots in the top right corner, and select Settings.
Go to Storage and Data.
Under Media Auto-Download, select when you want videos to save automatically: when using mobile data, when connected to Wi-Fi, or when roaming.
Make sure Videos are checked for each option, then tap OK to confirm.
2. Make Sure Videos Are Visible in Your Gallery
Go back to Settings in WhatsApp.
Select Chats.
Enable Media visibility. This setting makes WhatsApp videos appear in your phone’s gallery under a WhatsApp folder.
Once you’ve enabled these settings, new WhatsApp videos will save automatically.
Download Videos from WhatsApp Web
Fortunately, the process of downloading videos on WhatsApp web is pretty straightforward. Here is how:
Open the WhatsApp Web on your computer.
Go to the chat with the video you want to download.
Click on the video and choose Download (downward arrow icon).
The video will be saved to your computer’s default downloads folder.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can I save videos sent in a WhatsApp group chat? Yes, follow the steps outlined in this guide to download videos from any chat, including group chats. Do videos downloaded from WhatsApp take up storage on my phone? Yes, downloaded videos use storage space on your device. To free up space, you can delete videos from your gallery or WhatsApp chat. Why can’t I find the downloaded WhatsApp videos on my phone’s gallery? Check if Media visibility is enabled in WhatsApp’s settings under Chats. This option allows downloaded videos to appear in your gallery.
Conclusion
With these simple steps, you can easily save videos from WhatsApp and keep them organized on your device or computer. This makes it convenient to access and enjoy your shared videos whenever you like.