Putting a video or picture on your WhatsApp status is easy and only takes a few taps. You can upload a new video or photo directly from your phone’s gallery or camera. The video can be up to 30 seconds long and the photo can be any image you want to share. Your status update will be visible to all your WhatsApp contacts for 24 hours.
Uploading a Video to Your WhatsApp Status
Follow these steps to add a video to your WhatsApp status:
- Open WhatsApp and tap on the “Status” tab at the bottom of the screen.
- Tap on the camera icon at the bottom to capture a new video or tap on the gallery icon to select a video from your phone’s storage.
- If capturing a new video, record up to 30 seconds of video then tap the check mark to stop recording.
- If selecting from your gallery, tap on the video you want to upload.
- You can trim the video length if needed. Drag the trim sliders at the bottom to set the start and end points.
- Tap “Send” to post the video to your status.
- Your video status will now display for your contacts to view for 24 hours.
The video will automatically disappear after 24 hours. Your contacts will receive a notification that you’ve updated your status when you post a new video.
Uploading a Photo to Your WhatsApp Status
You can also share photos to your WhatsApp status. Follow these steps:
- Open WhatsApp and tap the “Status” tab.
- Tap the camera icon to take a new photo or tap the gallery icon to select a photo from your device.
- If taking a new photo, tap the camera button then tap the check mark to save the photo.
- If selecting a photo from your gallery, tap on the photo you want to share.
- Crop or edit the photo if desired.
- Tap “Send” to post the photo to your status.
- The photo will now be visible in your status for 24 hours.
That’s all there is to it! Add videos and photos to your WhatsApp status to share visual updates with all your contacts easily.
Tips for Adding Videos and Photos to Your Status
Keep these tips in mind when putting videos and photos on your WhatsApp status:
- Videos can be up to 30 seconds long. Photos can be any size you like.
- You can trim or crop the video or photo before posting.
- Add captions or drawings to photos by tapping the pencil icon.
- Tap the emoji icon to add stickers, text, and drawings to videos.
- Use the front or rear camera to capture new photos and videos.
- Statuses disappear after 24 hours so your media won’t be permanent.
- Only your contacts will see your status updates.
- View who’s seen your status by tapping on “Seen by” under your update.
- You can share the same status to other apps after posting it.
- Delete individual status updates anytime by tapping and holding on it.
Troubleshooting Tips
If you’re having issues adding videos and photos to your status, try these troubleshooting tips:
- Check that your app is updated to the latest version.
- Ensure you have a strong internet connection when trying to upload.
- The video file size should not exceed 16MB.
- If uploading fails, try compressing the video or photo size.
- Videos must be recorded in MP4 format to upload.
- If all else fails, restart your phone and try again.
- Make sure WhatsApp has permission to access your phone’s storage.
- Clear cached data and storage for the WhatsApp app.
- Update your phone’s software to the latest OS version.
With these handy tips, you can easily post videos and photos to your WhatsApp status for your friends and family to see. Have fun sharing visual updates and memories with your contacts!
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I add effects or filters to my status video?
Yes, WhatsApp lets you add effects and filters to your status videos to make them more engaging. After recording a video, tap on the emoji icon and select a filter like black and white, vintage, or film. You can also add stickers, text, and drawings to your status videos.
Do my contacts get a notification when I update status?
Yes, your WhatsApp contacts will get a notification when you update your status for the first time. They will see “XYZ updated their status” in the chat list. If you update again, contacts won’t get notified again.
Can I see who viewed my status update?
WhatsApp has a feature that lets you see which of your contacts have viewed your status update. To see the list of viewers, tap on your status while it’s still active. Then tap “Seen by” below your status to see who has viewed it.
How do I hide my status from specific contacts?
You can hide your status updates from chosen contacts for privacy. Go to WhatsApp Settings > Account > Privacy > Status > My Contacts Except. Tap to choose which contacts you want to exclude from seeing your status.
Can I post the same status across multiple apps?
After adding a photo or video to your WhatsApp status, you have the option to share it to other apps too. Tap the Share button after posting your status. Then select which apps like Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat etc. you want to share it to.
Why can’t some contacts see my status update?
If your contacts can’t view your status, first check they have an active internet connection. Also ensure you haven’t blocked or excluded that contact from your privacy settings. Lastly, ask if your status privacy is set to “My Contacts” and confirm they have your number saved.
Conclusion
Adding photos and videos to your WhatsApp status is an easy way to share visual updates with all your contacts. Simply open the Status tab, select a new or existing photo/video from your phone, make any edits, and hit send to post it. Your media will be visible in your status for 24 hours for your contacts to view and expires automatically afterwards. With creative photos and videos, you can liven up your WhatsApp status feed and bring smiles to your friends and family.