Media Files |  Where are WhatsApp videos stored?

Media Files | Where are WhatsApp videos stored?


Find out where to find video files received on WhatsApp to share or free up storage space on your phone

Have you ever wondered where are the videos received in conversations Whatsapp? The messaging app temporarily stores media files sent by others in specific locations on Android devices and iphone (iOS).



This is great advice for anyone who needs it. Free up space on your phone by deleting WhatsApp files – especially if they participate in communities and supergroups, where media flow can be higher. Plus, the discovery of videos and other media makes sharing even more convenient and accessible.

Remember that media files received and sent on WhatsApp are stored on your device or in backed up from mobile phone. Therefore, if you decide to delete the videos stored on your device, it may not be possible to recover them.

How to find whatsapp videos on android

If you are using an Android mobile, archived WhatsApp videos are available in an application folder located in the system directory. Here’s how to access it:

  1. Open the “File Manager” app or similar on your Android phone;
  2. Go to the folder “Internal memory”;
  3. touch Android > Media > com.whatsapp;
  4. Log into WhatsApp and tap the “Media” folder;
  5. Tap “WhatsApp Video” to access received video files.



Access archived videos from WhatsApp on Android mobile (Image: Thiago Furquim/Canaltech)

By accessing the internal video folder of WhatsApp, you can make the changes you deem necessary: ​​rename, share or delete.

How to find WhatsApp videos on iPhone

On an iPhone, WhatsApp uses the Photos app to store any media files. To access it, follow the steps below:

  1. On the iPhone, open the Photos app;
  2. Under the “Albums” section, tap the “Videos” album.
  3. You can also access the “Photo Library” tab to view all the media stored by WhatsApp.


Locate archived videos from WhatsApp on the iPhone (Image credit: Thiago Furquim/Canaltech)

Ready! Now you know how to access received WhatsApp video files on your Android phone or iPhone.

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