You can put a full length video as your WhatsApp status by first trimming or cropping the video to 30 seconds or less using a video editing app. WhatsApp limits status videos to 30 seconds. Once you have trimmed the video, you can upload and share the short version as your status. There are workarounds to share longer videos too by splitting a long video into 30 second parts and sharing as multiple statuses.
Steps to Put Full Video on WhatsApp Status
1. Trim or Crop Video to 30 Seconds
WhatsApp only allows videos up to 30 seconds to be shared as status updates. So the first step is to trim or crop your full length video to be 30 seconds or less using a video editing app like Inshot, Kapwing, VivaVideo, VideoShow etc. These apps allow you to precisely trim lengthy videos.
Simply import your full video into the video editor, set the start and end points to get your desired 30 second clip, and export the trimmed video. Make sure the trimmed video is under 30 seconds when you play it back. WhatsApp will not allow longer videos as status.
2. Convert Video to Supported Format
WhatsApp supports MP4, MKV, AVI and MOV video formats for status. So if your trimmed video is in any other format, you need to convert it to one of these supported formats before uploading as status.
You can use online converters like Convertio, CloudConvert, Zamzar etc to quickly convert your video to MP4 or any other supported format without losing quality. Some video editor apps also allow exporting directly into MP4.
3. Upload Trimmed Video as WhatsApp Status
Now go to your WhatsApp app, open the Status tab, tap on the camera icon and select the trimmed video from your phone’s gallery. WhatsApp will begin uploading the 30 second video as your new status.
The video will be compressed while uploading so the quality may drop slightly, but it will still be very close to the original. Once uploaded, the 30 second video can be viewed by your WhatsApp contacts as your status for 24 hours.
Share Longer Videos with Workarounds
If you want to share a longer video that is more than 30 seconds, there are some workarounds to split and share the full video in multiple parts using WhatsApp status.
1. Split Long Video into 30 Second Parts
Use a video splitter app to divide your long video into 30 second chunks or smaller parts. Apps like Video Splitter, Video Cutter allow splitting videos easily. Import the full video and set split durations to 30 seconds each. This will output multiple 30 second videos.
2. Upload Each 30 Second Clip as Separate Status
Now upload each 30 second part on WhatsApp status one by one in sequence. Your contacts can then swipe through the multiple video statuses to view the full video.
Make sure to upload the video clips in proper order. You can number the files when splitting so it’s easy to identify sequence.
3. Add Text Explaining the Video is Split
Optionally, you can also add some text on the first and last video clips to indicate that the video has been split into multiple parts. This will inform your contacts that there are more parts to watch.
Use a text editor app to add simple text like “Part 1”, “Part 2” etc on the starting and end of appropriate video clips before uploading as statuses.
Other WhatsApp Status Video Tips
Here are some additional tips when putting video as WhatsApp status:
- Make sure the video is not blurry or shaky for a clear status update.
- Trim boring sections and highlights the best parts in 30 seconds.
- Add relevant text overlays or stickers to make it more interesting.
- Check video orientation and aspect ratio so it plays correctly.
- Select a preview frame that represents the video to get more profile views.
- Upload videos smaller than 16MB for faster upload.
- Consider privacy before sharing personal or inappropriate content.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I compress a video for WhatsApp status?
Use online video compressors like Kapwing, Online Compressor etc to compress large videos under 16MB before uploading as status. Lower resolution and bitrates in video settings when exporting from editor apps.
Can I use any video format in WhatsApp status?
No, WhatsApp only supports MP4, MKV, AVI, MOV formats currently. Convert videos to these formats before uploading.
Is there a limit on duration for WhatsApp status videos?
Yes, WhatsApp has a 30 second limit on video length for statuses. You can only upload videos up to 30 seconds.
Can I share full movies or videos as WhatsApp status?
No, you can’t directly share entire movies or long videos over 30 seconds on WhatsApp status. You need to trim or split such videos into 30 second parts before uploading as status.
Will my contacts be able to download my status videos?
Yes, your WhatsApp contacts can download and save your status videos to their phones if they want. So be mindful of what videos you share publicly.
Conclusion
It is easy to put full length videos as your WhatsApp status by first trimming or splitting the video into 30 second parts using video editor and splitter apps. Make sure to export the clips in supported formats before uploading one by one as public status update. Add text overlays if splitting longer videos into multiple statuses. Follow these steps to share cool long videos easily to all your WhatsApp contacts.