How to download a WhatsApp video

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Rated as the most mainstream mobile messaging app in the world, WhatsApp has a whopping 2 billion monthly active users. The app has a daily message volume of 100 billion and tops the charts, with WeChat in second place with 1.2 billion monthly users.

While the statistics speak of good luck for WhatsApp, some users still find it difficult to navigate some aspects of the application. If you are on this list, you have come to the right place. This article will help you overcome the challenge of downloading those fantastic videos on your WhatsApp. Keep reading to know 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 carry out the process can be quite complicated. Fortunately, the process is relatively simple.

If you want to download WhatsApp videos to your PC and use the WhatsApp web clientfollow 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 want to download.
   
4. Click on the download icon to start downloading the video.
   

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

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

1. Start the WhatsApp Desktop application.
   
2. Open the chat that has the video you want to download.
   
3. Within the conversation, look for the video you want to download.
   
4. Click on 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. Wait a few seconds for your video to download to your camera roll.

While the above process works well, saving each video manually can be annoying. Follow these steps to save your WhatsApp videos 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 above settings, your next videos and images will be automatically saved to your camera roll.

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

1. On your iPhone, go to “Settings.”
   
2. Find “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 automatically saved to your device. If you can’t find your WhatsApp videos on your phone, it means WhatsApp is not set to download them automatically. In that case, you will have to download your videos manually. Below is how to carry out 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 well, knowing how to set your phone to automatically download and save WhatsApp videos will save you the burden of missing important videos, especially if you have a lot of 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 on the “Storage and data” option.
   
3. Select your “Automatic Media Download” preference. For example, your photos and videos can be downloaded automatically when you’re connected to Wi-Fi or using mobile data.
   

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

1. On your Android device, open WhatsApp.
   
2. Click the three dots in the upper right corner of the screen and choose “Settings.”
   
3. Search for “Chats.”
   
4. Activate the “Media Visibility” toggle switch.
   

With the above settings, 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 quite similar to those described for iPhone users. For easy reference, the steps are detailed below.

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, press the “Download” icon.
   
5. Once you’ve downloaded your video, you should be able to view it in your camera roll.

Can I save a video call?

While WhatsApp does not provide a built-in way to save your video calls, there are a few tricks that will help you accomplish the task. For example, you can record your screen using 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 start a video call.
   
2. Locate the “Control Center” of your phone.
   
3. Click on the “Screen Recording” option.
   
4. Make sure you turn on the microphone.

For Android users, here’s what you need to do.

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

How to download YouTube videos in WhatsApp status

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

1. Start the State Protector application.
   
2. Navigate to the “VIDEOS” section.
   
3. Select the video you want to download.
   
4. Press save to start downloading the video.
   

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

Frequently asked questions

Why am I getting an error when trying to download a WhatsApp video to my phone?

If you’re getting errors when trying to download a WhatsApp video to your phone, you’re probably not connected to the Internet. Additionally, your phone’s storage may be running low, making it difficult to download new videos.

Start downloading your WhatsApp videos

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

We hope that now you can download your WhatsApp videos regardless of the device you are using.

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