4 Ways to Download WhatsApp Status Videos on Any Device

Quick Tips

• For iOS users, the safest and easiest way is to take a screenshot or record the screen. You can crop the UI stuff later before using it.
• Android users can extract the status they’ve viewed from a temp folder in File Explorer.
• You can also use WhatsApp Web to save images from the status. Drag and drop the image.

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 the Files app on your Android phone. Tap the hamburger menu (three-line icon).

Step 2: Tap Settings.

Step 3: Enable Show hidden files. Next, tap the back arrow to go back. Here, tap Internal Storage.

Step 4: Now, go to Android → media.

Step 5: Go to com.whatsapp → WhatsApp.

Step 6: Now, go to Media → .Statuses.

Step 7: Select photos and videos you want to save by tapping and holding them. Tap the three dots (kebab menu).

Step 8: Tap Copy to from the drop-down menu. Tap Internal storage.

Step 9: Go to your desired folder and tap Copy here to 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 can link the device and 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 always crop the video to get rid of it.

On iPhone

Step 1: Launch WhatsApp. Swipe down from the top right to access the Control Center.

Step 2: Tap the Screen Recording button to start recording.

Step 4: Now, tap to open status in full screen and let it record. Once done, tap the red button to stop recording.

Step 5: Tap Stop.

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: Launch WhatsApp and go to the Status tab. Swipe down from the top to access Quick Settings.

Step 3: Swipe one more time to expand Quick Settings. Tap Screen record.

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

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

Tip: Learn how to blur 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: Open WhatsApp web in your choice of browser. Link your device if needed.

Step 2: Click the Status icon.

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

Step 4: Now, click the image and drag and drop it 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 the Status Saver. Tap Ok and grant permission to the app.

Step 2: In the next window, tap Use this folder and Allow to set up the app properly.

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

Step 4: Tap the download button to 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.