How to Download a Video from WhatsApp

Rated as the world’s most conventional mobile messenger application, WhatsApp commands a whopping 2 billion active monthly users. The app has a daily messaging volume of 100 billion and tops the charts, with WeChat coming in second at 1.2 billion monthly users.

While the stats speak fine fortune for WhatsApp, some users still find it hard to navigate some aspects of the app. If you fall into this list, you’ve come to the right place. This article will help you overcome the challenge of downloading those fantastic videos on your WhatsApp. Keep reading to find out more.

How To Download a WhatsApp Video on a PC

If you are a PC user, downloading those exciting clips on your WhatsApp to spice up your viewing pleasure seems interesting. Not knowing how to go about the process can be quite a hassle. Fortunately, the process is relatively easy.

If you want to download WhatsApp videos onto your PC and use the WhatsApp Web client, follow these steps.

1. On your computer, go to your browser and launch WhatsApp for Web.
   
2. Open the chat that contains the video you want to download.
   
3. Within the conversation, locate the video you wish to download.
   
4. Click the download icon to start downloading the video.
   

Once your video is downloaded, you should find it in the “Downloads” folder. To play the video, open it with any media player you have installed on your computer.

If you’re using the WhatsApp desktop app, follow these steps to download a video.

1. Launch the WhatsApp Desktop app.
   
2. Open the chat that has the video you wish to download.
   
3. Within the conversation, find the video you want to download.
   
4. Click the download icon to start downloading the video.
   

How to Download a WhatsApp Video on an iPhone

If you are using an iPhone and want to download a WhatsApp video to your gallery, follow these steps.

1. On your iPhone, open WhatsApp.
   
2. Open the conversation that contains the video you want to download.
   
3. Tap the clip.
   
4. From the menu, select “Save.”
   
5. Allow a few seconds for your video to be downloaded to your camera roll.

While the above process works fine, manually saving every video can be annoying. Follow these steps to have your WhatsApp videos saved to your camera roll automatically.

1. On your iPhone, open WhatsApp and navigate to “Settings.”
   
2. Tap the “Chats” option.
   
3. Select “Save to camera roll.”
   

With the settings above, your next videos and images will automatically be saved to your camera roll.

There may be instances where your settings are perfect, yet your videos won’t save to your iPhone. If that’s the case, the culprit might be your privacy settings. Here’s how to resolve the issue.

1. On your iPhone, go to “Settings.”
   
2. Locate “Privacy.”
   
3. From the options, select “Photos.”
   
4. Enable the “WhatsApp” option.
   

How to Download a WhatsApp Video on an Android Device

For Android users, WhatsApp videos are usually saved automatically to your device. If you can’t find your WhatsApp videos on your phone, it means WhatsApp isn’t set to download them automatically. In that case, you’ll have to download your videos manually. Here’s how to go about the process.

1. On your Android device, open WhatsApp.
   
2. Open the chat that has the video you want to download.
   
3. Click the save icon to download the video to your gallery.
   

While the above process works fine, knowing how to configure your phone to download and save WhatsApp videos automatically will save you the burden of missing out on important videos, especially if you have many chats. Here’s how to set your phone to download videos and media to your gallery automatically.

1. Open WhatsApp on your Android device and go to “Settings.”
   
2. Click the “Storage and data” option.
   
3. Select your “Media auto-download” preference. For example, your photos and videos can be downloaded automatically when you’re connected to Wi-Fi or using cellular data.
   

If you can’t see the downloaded videos in your gallery, follow these steps to fix the issue.

1. On your Android device, open WhatsApp.
   
2. Click the three dots in the top-right corner of the screen and choose “Settings.”
   
3. Locate “Chats.”
   
4. Turn on the “Media visibility” toggle switch.
   

With the setting above, your videos should be visible in your gallery.

How to Download a WhatsApp Video on an iPad

If you are an iPad user, the steps to download your WhatsApp videos on your iPad are pretty similar to those outlined for iPhone users. For ease of reference, below are the steps.

1. Open WhatsApp website on your iPad.
   
2. Open the conversation that contains the video you want to download.
   
3. Tap the clip.
   
4. From the options, hit “Download” icon.
   
5. Once your video is downloaded, you should be able to see it in your camera roll.

Can I Save a Video Call?

While WhatsApp doesn’t provide a built-in way to save your video calls, there are a few tricks to help you get the task done. For instance, you can record your screen using a built-in screen recording software or use a third-party app if your phone doesn’t have one.

If you’re using an iPhone, here’s how to save your WhatsApp video calls.

1. Launch WhatsApp and initiate a video call.
   
2. Locate the “Control center” of your phone.
   
3. Click the “Screen recording” option.
   
4. Ensure you turn on the microphone.

For Android users, here’s what to do.

1. Initiate the WhatsApp video call.
   
2. Swipe down your screen from the top to show your phone control features.
   
3. If your Android is updated, you should see the “Screen Recording” feature. Go ahead and enable it.
   
4. If the feature isn’t available, download a third-party screen recording app like DU Screen Recorder X.
5. Start recording the video.
   

How to Download YouTube Videos on WhatsApp Status

To download YouTube videos that your contacts post on their WhatsApp status, you’ll need the help of third-party software. One such app, for example, is the WhatsApp Status Saver. If you have the app installed, follow these steps to download videos on WhatsApp status.

1. Launch the Status Saver app.
   
2. Navigate to the “VIDEOS” section.
   
3. Select the video you’d like to download.
   
4. Hit save to start downloading the video.
   

Please note that the video you’ve just downloaded will be saved offline on the Status Saver app. That means you can post it on other social media applications or even upload it as your WhatsApp status.

FAQ

Why do I get an error while trying to download a WhatsApp video on my phone?

If you’re getting errors while trying to download a WhatsApp video on your phone, chances are you’re not connected to the internet. Also, it might be that your phone’s storage is running low, making it hard to download new videos.

Start Downloading Your WhatsApp Videos

As you can see, downloading WhatsApp videos is a relatively straightforward process. All you have to do is go to the conversation with the video you want to download, tap the video, and the download will start immediately. If the download doesn’t start, it’s most likely an issue with your network or storage.

We hope you’re now able to download your WhatsApp videos regardless of the device you’re using.

Have you tried downloading your WhatsApp videos? Please let us know in the comments section below.