You can easily download WhatsApp statuses without needing to install any additional apps. WhatsApp has built-in functionality that allows saving photos, videos, and GIFs from statuses directly to your phone’s gallery.
What You Need
- The latest version of WhatsApp installed on your phone
- Enough storage space on your phone to save the media files
- An active internet connection (WiFi or mobile data)
Step-by-Step Guide
- Open WhatsApp and go to the Statuses tab.
- Locate the status update you want to save. Tap and hold on the status media (photo/video) to preview it.
- While previewing, you will see a download icon in the top corner. Tap on it to save the file to your phone’s gallery.
- For text statuses, take a screenshot by pressing the Power and Volume Down buttons simultaneously (on iPhone, press the Power and Home buttons).
- The media file will now be saved to your phone’s internal storage. You can access it directly from the phone’s gallery app.
Saving Status Images
Saving photos shared as WhatsApp status updates is easy and straightforward. Just follow these steps:
- Open WhatsApp and tap on the Statuses tab.
- Tap and hold on the status image you want to save. This will preview the image.
- In the preview screen, tap on the download icon in the top corner.
- The image will be saved to your phone’s gallery. You can access it from there.
The process works the same way for all photo formats like JPG, PNG, GIF, etc. As long as the file size is within WhatsApp’s limits, you can download and save any status photo.
Saving Status Videos
You can also save videos shared on WhatsApp status using the following method:
- Open WhatsApp Statuses and tap and hold on the video status.
- This will start previewing the video. Wait for it to load completely.
- Once loaded, tap on the download icon in the top corner.
- The video will be saved to your phone’s gallery for future access.
This process works for all video formats and sizes allowed on WhatsApp. After downloading, you can view the videos directly in your phone’s gallery app.
Saving GIF Statuses
WhatsApp also allows sharing cool GIF animations as status updates. Saving them is easy:
- Go to WhatsApp Statuses and tap and hold on the GIF you want to save.
- Let the preview load fully, then tap the download icon.
- The GIF animation will be saved as an MP4 video file on your phone.
- Access the saved GIF from your phone’s gallery app.
This trick of downloading GIFs also works for Bitmoji statuses. The process remains exactly the same.
Saving Text Statuses
For text statuses, you cannot directly download the text. But you can take a screenshot easily:
- Open WhatsApp Status and tap and hold on a text status to preview.
- Take a screenshot by pressing the Power and Volume Down buttons together.
- The screenshot will be saved in your phone’s gallery.
- Crop the image if needed to only keep the status text.
Taking a quick screenshot is the only way to save text statuses on WhatsApp. You now have the text saved as an image which you can view or share.
Where Are My Saved Statuses Stored?
All photos, videos, GIFs, and screenshots that you save from WhatsApp statuses get stored in your phone’s local gallery. The default locations are:
- On Android – Gallery > WhatsApp Images/Videos folder
- On iPhone – Photos > WhatsApp folder
So you can easily find and view all your downloaded statuses in one place. This makes it convenient to access them later for sharing or reuploading.
How to Stop Media from Saving
If you want to disable media auto-downloading when viewing statuses, go to WhatsApp Settings:
- Open WhatsApp > Tap More options > Settings
- Go to Data and Storage Usage
- Turn off “Save to Gallery” option
This will stop photos, videos, and GIFs from saving when you tap the download button. You can toggle this on or off anytime.
Limits on Saving Statuses
WhatsApp does impose some limits on downloading statuses:
- You can’t download statuses after 24 hours of them expiring.
- Downloading statuses is limited by your phone’s storage availability.
- Videos longer than 6 seconds may not download.
- File sizes larger than 16MB will fail to download.
So download statuses as soon as possible before they expire. Having enough free storage is also recommended.
Troubleshooting Tips
Here are some troubleshooting tips if you face issues saving WhatsApp statuses:
- Update WhatsApp to the latest version from Play Store/App Store.
- Check if you have enough storage space on your phone.
- For videos, make sure your phone has the necessary codecs.
- If issue persists, restart your phone and try again.
- Check if WhatsApp data saving in turned on in Settings.
- Make sure internet connection is stable and fast enough.
- Try connecting to a different WiFi or use mobile data.
With these simple tips, you should be able to successfully download and save statuses from WhatsApp without any third party apps.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it possible to download WhatsApp statuses without an external app?
Yes, WhatsApp has an in-built download feature that allows saving statuses directly to your phone’s gallery without needing any other apps.
Where do my downloaded statuses get saved?
The photos, videos, and GIFs you download from WhatsApp statuses get saved in your phone’s local gallery. You can find them in the WhatsApp Images/Videos folder.
Can I download statuses that have expired?
No, WhatsApp only allows downloading active statuses uploaded within the last 24 hours. Expired statuses cannot be retrieved.
Is there a size limit for saving statuses?
Yes, you cannot download statuses with a file size greater than 16MB. Videos longer than 6 seconds may also fail to download.
How do I save text statuses?
You cannot directly download text statuses. But you can take a screenshot by pressing the Power and Volume Down buttons together to save text statuses.
Will downloading statuses use my mobile data?
Yes, if you are not connected to WiFi and use mobile data instead, downloading statuses will use up your mobile data allowance.
Can I stop media from auto-saving when viewing statuses?
Yes, go to WhatsApp Settings > Data and Storage Usage and turn off “Save to Gallery” option to disable auto-saving.