WhatsApp: download status videos - how it works

If you want to save pictures or videos from the WhatsApp status of a friend, colleague or family member, there are several ways to do this. We will show you which variants there are.

WhatsApp status: download images and videos

• The easiest way to save pictures is with a screenshot. If you hold your finger on the display during creation, the name of the contact will not be shown on the screenshot later.
• The easiest way to save videos is via a screen capture. As of iOS 11, iPhone users can use the screen recorder in the control center. On many Android smartphones you will also find a corresponding function in the control center.
• Alternatively, you can download a screen capture app. There are now numerous applications that only deal with saving WhatsApp status. This also includes the free status saver.
• You can also save images conveniently on the PC by right-clicking or taking a screenshot. Use WhatsApp Web or WhatsApp for Windows.

Android: Find WhatsApp status in the system

• If you have viewed a picture or video in the WhatsApp status of a friend, it is automatically saved in the cache of your mobile phone. On Android, you can call up this cache yourself and then move the file to a desired location.
• Open the following folders: "WhatsApp"> ".Statuses"> "media". To find the folder, you can use the pre-installed File Explorer. Alternatively, you can use a free app like ES File Explorer.

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