Downloading WhatsApp video statuses on iPhone is easy and straightforward. There are a few different methods you can use to save someone’s status video to your iPhone camera roll or photos app.
Why Download WhatsApp Video Statuses?
Here are some common reasons why you may want to download a WhatsApp status video:
- To save a funny or memorable video you want to keep
- To share the video with friends who aren’t on WhatsApp
- To post or forward the video to other platforms like Instagram, Facebook, etc
- To have an offline copy of the video that you can watch later without internet
- To save videos from friends or family you want to keep forever
Methods to Download WhatsApp Status Videos on iPhone
Using Third-Party Apps
The easiest way to download WhatsApp statuses on iPhone is by using third-party apps available on the App Store. Here are some good options:
- Watusave – This app is designed specifically for saving WhatsApp statuses. Just open the app and you can browse, preview, and download any statuses from your contacts.
- Status Saver – Another dedicated app for downloading WhatsApp statuses. Provides options to save videos in different resolutions.
- Video downloader apps – Apps like Documents, VideoDuke, etc allow downloading videos from various platforms including WhatsApp statuses.
The advantage of using these apps is convenience. You don’t have to go through multiple steps, just open the app, find the status and download. The videos get saved directly to your Photos app.
Using WhatsApp Tools
WhatsApp has some built-in tools that allow you to download statuses without third-party apps:
Save to Camera Roll
- Open WhatsApp and go to the status you want to download
- Tap and hold on the video to expand it
- Tap on the 3 dots menu icon in the top right
- Select ‘Save to Camera Roll’ option to download the video
This method saves the video directly to your camera roll. But it only works when viewing someone’s status from the chat screen.
Forward to Contacts
- Open the status and click the forward arrow icon
- Select yourself as the contact to forward to
- The video will show up in your chat with your own number
- Hold and save the video here to camera roll
Forwarding to yourself lets you download even if viewing status from status tab. But it takes more steps compared to other methods.
Using iPhone Screen Recording
You can also record your iPhone’s screen while playing the WhatsApp status video to get a copy:
- Open the status you want to download
- Swipe down from top right corner to open Control Center
- Tap on the Screen Recording icon to start recording
- Let the status video play through while recording
- Stop the recording after video ends
- The screen recording with the status video will be saved to Photos
- You can crop the video if needed
This method doesn’t give the best quality, but works as a last resort if other options fail.
Tips for Downloading WhatsApp Statuses
Here are some useful tips to keep in mind:
- Act fast – WhatsApp statuses disappear after 24 hours so download them quickly before they expire.
- Check size before downloading – Long videos take up more space. Check file size in status options before saving.
- Download over WiFi – Large videos consume mobile data, so use WiFi whenever possible to save statuses.
- Turn on Auto-Download – Enable this in WhatsApp settings so new statuses automatically download.
- Check compatibility – Make sure the app or method you use works on your iPhone model and iOS version.
Troubleshooting Download Issues
Here are some solutions for common problems faced when downloading WhatsApp statuses on iPhone:
Can’t Find ‘Save to Camera Roll’ Option
This option only shows when opening status from chat tab. To make it appear:
- Open the chat with the person whose status it is
- Tap their profile picture to open status
- Now you’ll see the ‘Save to Camera Roll’ option
Status Not Saving to Camera Roll
If the status doesn’t get saved even after selecting the download option, try:
- Checking if camera roll is full and clearing space if needed
- Force quitting and relaunching WhatsApp
- Turning your iPhone off and back on
Can’t Download Status Videos Longer Than 30 Seconds
WhatsApp limits saving videos over 30 seconds. To download longer statuses:
- Screen record the video instead of downloading directly
- Use a third party app which don’t have limits
Status Video Has No Sound When Downloaded
If the downloaded video has no audio, it’s likely an issue with your iPhone settings. Try:
- Making sure iPhone is not on silent/vibrate mode
- Checking media audio is turned on in Settings > Sounds & Haptics
- Restarting your iPhone
FAQs
Is it illegal to download WhatsApp statuses?
No, there is no law against downloading WhatsApp statuses. However, re-uploading or sharing them without permission may violate privacy.
Do users get notified when you download their status?
No, WhatsApp doesn’t send any notification when someone downloads your status video.
Can I download statuses without the sender knowing?
Yes, all the methods mentioned above allow you to download WhatsApp statuses secretly without the uploader getting notified.
Why can’t I download status videos longer than 30 seconds?
WhatsApp has put this 30 second limit when directly downloading from their app. This is to save storage space. Use a third party app to download longer videos.
How do I save WhatsApp statuses on iPhone with iOS 16?
The methods are the same. On iOS 16, use the screen recording function from Control Center or a third party app to download statuses.