4 Ways to Download WhatsApp Status Videos on Any Device

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Method 1. Save WhatsApp Status via File Manager (Android)

Unlike iOS, WhatsApp status media on Android are stored temporarily in a user-accessible directory that can be saved without a third-party app.

You can go there and download or save WhatsApp statuses using a file manager to your desired location. Here are the simple steps:

Note: This method lets you download only watched WhatsApp statuses from your contacts.

Step 1: Launch theFiles appon your Android phone. Tap thehamburger menu(three-line icon).

Step 2: TapSettings.

Step 3: EnableShow hidden files. Next, tap theback arrowto go back. Here, tapInternal Storage.

Step 4: Now, go toAndroid→media.

Step 5: Go tocom.whatsapp→WhatsApp.

Step 6: Now, go toMedia→.Statuses.

Step 7: Selectphotos and videosyou want to save by tapping and holding them. Tap thethree dots(kebab menu).

Step 8: TapCopy tofrom the drop-down menu. TapInternal storage.

Step 9: Go to your desired folder and tapCopy hereto paste the WhatsApp status

And that’s it; now these WhatsApp Status photos and videos will appear on your smartphone in the Gallery or Photos app.

Note: If you use WhatsApp on an iPhone and have an extra Android device, you canlink the deviceand download WhatsApp Status on the Android device.

Method 2. Record Your Entire Screen (iPhone and Android)

You can record your entire screen to save a video from someone’s WhatsApp status. Notably, this recording will also include the status bar of your device and WhatsApp’s UI (person’s name, etc.). Although, you can alwayscrop the videoto get rid of it.

On iPhone

Step 1: LaunchWhatsApp. Swipe down from the top right to access theControl Center.

Step 2: Tap theScreen Recordingbutton to start recording.

Step 4: Now, tap toopen statusin full screen and let it record. Once done, tap thered buttonto stop recording.

Step 5: TapStop.

On Android

Note: The steps to record your screen vary from one Android to another. For this demonstration, we’re using a Google Pixel phone.

Step 1: LaunchWhatsAppand go to theStatus tab. Swipe down from the top to accessQuick Settings.

Step 3: Swipe one more time to expandQuick Settings. TapScreen record.

Step 4: A pop-up will appear on the screen; tapStart.

Step 5: Tap thestatusyou wish to save. Record the screen, and when done, lock the screen. The recording will be saved to your phone.

Tip: Learn how toblur a video or screen recording on iPhone

Method 3. Download Image From Status Using WhatsApp Web (Mac or Windows)

WhatsApp web allows you to download images from any WhatsApp status in the most straightforward way, i.e., drag and drop. Let’s look at the steps to do so.

Note: This trick works on photos only.

Step 1: OpenWhatsApp webin your choice of browser. Link your device if needed.

Step 2: Click theStatus icon.

Step 3: Tap on thecontactwhose status you want to download to view it in full screen.

Step 4: Now,click the imageanddrag and dropit to your desktop or desired folder to download and save the image.

Method 4. Use a Third-party App (Android)

Note: This method comes with an associated risk of data breach. Since you’ll have to give the app access to your WhatsApp, proceed only if necessary.

WhatsApp on Android also allows you to download status using a third-party app. While several apps are available, we will use Status Saver. Let’s look at the steps:

Step 1: Download and install theStatus Saver. TapOkandgrant permissionto the app.

Step 2: In the next window, tapUse this folderandAllowto set up the app properly.

Step 3: All statuses viewed by you will now appear in the app. Tap thestatusyou want to download to open it on the full screen.

Step 4: Tap thedownload buttonto initiate the download.

If prompted, allow the app permission to access photos and media. Once done, the app will save all selected statuses to your device.

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Last updated on 02 September, 2024

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