How to Upload WhatsApp Status Videos of More Than 30 Seconds

I love WhatsApp’s status feature. It lets me share some interesting snippets from my day with my WhatsApp family. With the ability to share videos, images, text, and GIFs, this Snapchat-like feature helps break the monotony. However, the 30-second limit of WhatsApp Status videos is a bummer. If you feel the same, this guide is for you.

Still, you don’t have to worry about making the most creative videos in under 30 seconds to post on your WhatsApp Status. The app easily lets you trim videos that are more than 30 seconds long for posting as Status. Let’s show you how to upload a WhatsApp Status video of over 30 seconds. We will also share a few third-party apps that help you do the same.

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Post More Than 30-Second Videos on WhatsApp Status

WhatsApp introduced this feature of trimming long videos into 30-second snippets on both Android and iPhone. You can post all the 30-second snippets to make it look like one full-length video. Just ensure you have installed the latest version of WhatsApp on your respective device. Follow the steps below:

On iPhone

Step 1: Update WhatsApp on your iPhone and open the app.

Update WhatsApp on iPhone

Step 2: Tap the Status icon in the bottom-left corner.

Step 3: Select Add To My Status.

Step 4: Record your video or select the video from the Photos app on your iPhone.

Step 5: Use the Slider to select the first 30 seconds from your video.

Step 6: After selecting the portion, tap the Send icon on the bottom right side to add your WhatsApp Status.

Step 7: Now, repeat the above steps. This will let you post a video over 30 seconds on your WhatsApp Status.

Also, there is no limitation on how long a GIF image can be; you are free to post anything. This way, you can quickly post videos longer than 30 seconds as your WhatsApp Status.

On Android

Step 1: Update WhatsApp and open it on your Android phone.

Update WhatsApp on Android

Step 2: Select the Status tab.

Step 3: Tap the Plus icon to add your Status update.

Step 4: Record your video or select the video from the Photos app on your iPhone.

Step 5: Use the Slider to select the first 30 seconds of your video.

Step 6: After selecting the portion, tap the Send icon on the bottom right to add your WhatsApp Status.

Step 7: Now, repeat the above steps and post your 30-second snippets to make it look like a long video.

Trim 30-Second Video for WhatsApp Status Using Third-Party Apps

If you find the built-in trimming tool for WhatsApp Status video a little cumbersome, we will recommend a few Android and iPhone apps that will easily let you do the same.

1. Video Splitter (Android)

If you are an Android user, we recommend using the Video Splitter app to upload your WhatsApp Status longer than 30 seconds. You can download the app using the link below and then follow the below steps.

Download Video Splitter on Android

Step 1: Open Video Splitter on Android.

Step 2: Tap on Allow to give access to your files.

Step 3: Select Import Video in the app.

Step 4: Select the video file stored on your Android phone.

Step 5: Tap on WhatsApp Split and select 30 Sec.

Step 6: Tap on Done at the top-right corner to confirm.

Step 7: Once the app splits your video, close the app and open WhatsApp

You can now select your 30-second videos to post them on WhatsApp Status. This way, you can post several of such smaller clips as your WhatsApp Status and share the entire story.

2. Status Splitter (iPhone)

iPhone users can download the Status Splitter for WhatsApp for free. This app will not make you worry about the limited WhatsApp Status video length. You can download the app using the link below and then follow the steps.

Download Status Splitter on iPhone

Step 1: Open Status Splitter on your iPhone.

Step 2: Allow access to your iPhone camera and files like photos and videos.

Step 3: Once done, tap on ‘Video Splitter & Cutter’.

Step 4: Tap on Gallery or Files to select the video you want to split into 30-second clips. You can also tap on Camera to directly record the video.

Step 5: Once you select the video, tap on WhatSplit and select 30 sec.

Step 6: Tap on Split at the bottom to confirm.

Step 7: Once you see your 30-second clips, tap on Save To Photos at the bottom.

Step 8: Close Status Splitter and open WhatsApp to add your status videos.

FAQs on WhatsApp Status Videos

Use It Wisely

With great power comes great responsibility! Well, you are not getting any magical power here. However, you should understand that the 30-second limit has been set for a reason. Most users have a short attention span, and the shorter the Status, the happier the person seeing it. Additionally, you may also want to check out how to fix no sound in WhatsApp video status.