Sharing video as your WhatsApp status is a great way to post fun and engaging content for your contacts. WhatsApp allows you to easily upload and share videos up to 30 seconds long as your status update. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to share a video as WhatsApp status using both iOS and Android devices.
Requirements for WhatsApp Status Videos
Before sharing a video as your status, make sure it meets the following requirements set by WhatsApp:
- Video length must be 30 seconds or less
- Video file size must be 16MB or less
- Video must be in MP4 or MOV format
- Aspect ratio should be 9:16 for optimal display
Keeping these requirements in mind will ensure your video can be uploaded and shared smoothly as a WhatsApp status update.
Sharing WhatsApp Status Video on iPhone
Follow these steps to share a video from your iPhone photo gallery as WhatsApp status:
- Open WhatsApp and tap on the Status tab at the bottom.
- Tap on the camera icon at the bottom and select the “Gallery” option.
- Browse and select the video you want to share from your phone’s gallery.
- The video will begin uploading. You can add text or stickers by tapping on the pencil icon.
- Once ready, tap on the send button (right arrow) to post the video as your status.
The video will now be visible as your status update for 24 hours for all your WhatsApp contacts to see.
Recording WhatsApp Status Video on iPhone
You can also directly record a new video within WhatsApp to share as status:
- Open WhatsApp Status tab and tap the camera icon.
- Select the “Camera” option to open the camera viewfinder.
- Tap and hold the red button to start recording your video.
- Video limit is 30 seconds. Release the button when done recording.
- You can add text, emojis or stickers as needed.
- Tap the send arrow to post the recorded video as your new status.
Sharing WhatsApp Status Video on Android
On Android devices, you can share a video from gallery as WhatsApp status using these steps:
- Open WhatsApp and tap on the Status tab.
- Tap on the camera icon and select “Gallery”.
- Pick the video you want to share from your phone’s gallery.
- Crop the length if needed to be within 30 seconds.
- Add text, emoji or drawings as required.
- Tap the check mark button to share the video as your new status.
Recording and Sharing WhatsApp Status Video on Android
You can also record and directly share a new WhatsApp status video on Android phones:
- Open WhatsApp and go to the Status tab.
- Tap on the camera icon and select “Camera”.
- Tap on the red button to start recording your video.
- Video limit is 30 seconds. Stop recording when done.
- Edit the video if needed – add text, stickers, emoji, etc.
- Tap on the check mark to share the recorded video as your status.
Trimming Long Videos to Share as WhatsApp Status
If you want to share a video that is longer than 30 seconds, you will need to trim or cut it to reduce the length before posting it as WhatsApp status.
On iPhone, you can use the Photos app or iMovie to trim long videos. On Android phones, apps like InShot, KineMaster, or VN Video Editor can be used.
The steps are:
- Open the video trimming app on your phone.
- Import the long video you want to trim.
- Use the app’s editing tools to cut the video length down to 30 seconds or less.
- Export and save the trimmed video to your device gallery.
- You can now share the trimmed video as WhatsApp status.
Be sure to trim or cut the video keeping the most interesting or share-worthy parts within the 30 second limit for WhatsApp status.
Choosing Ideal Resolution for WhatsApp Status Videos
For best video quality and performance, choose an output resolution that matches WhatsApp’s recommended aspect ratio for status videos:
- 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD, 9:16 aspect ratio)
- 720 x 1280 pixels (HD, 9:16 aspect ratio)
Higher resolution like 4K may get compressed. Lower resolution like 480p may look pixilated or blurry when shared as status.
If you are editing or exporting a video to share on WhatsApp, ensure the export settings match one of the above recommended sizes for optimal viewing experience.
Adding Text, Emojis, and Stickers to WhatsApp Status Videos
Before sharing your WhatsApp status video, you can make it more fun and engaging by adding text captions, emojis, or stickers to it.
While uploading the video as status, tap on the pencil icon. This will open editing tools to decorate your video:
- Text: Add text captions to your video to highlight moments or convey messages.
- Emojis: Insert emojis anywhere on the video to express emotions and reactions.
- Stickers: Choose from a wide selection of animated stickers to make your video more lively.
Make sure to place text, emojis, and stickers at appropriate timings or scenes in the video for proper context.
Sharing Videos Longer than 30 Seconds as WhatsApp Status
While WhatsApp has a 30 second limit for individual status videos, you can still share longer videos by splitting them into multiple parts.
Follow these steps:
- Trim the long video into multiple smaller segments, with each being 30 seconds or less.
- Upload and share the first segment as your WhatsApp status video.
- Once it expires after 24 hours, upload and share the second segment as a new status update.
- Repeat this process until you have shared the full video split into 30 second parts.
Your contacts will be able to see the full longer video by viewing the multiple status video parts sequentially. This allows you to bypass the length limit.
Using Third-Party Apps to Share Long WhatsApp Status Videos
You can also use third party apps to share longer videos as WhatsApp status:
- Status Saver: Allows sharing videos longer than 30 seconds by splitting them into multiple linked parts.
- Status Downloader: Downloads other users’ status videos so you can re-share as your own status.
- WAStatusSaver: Saves others’ status videos so you can stitch multiple parts before re-uploading.
However, be mindful of copyright issues when downloading and re-sharing other users’ status videos without permission.
Viewing Shared WhatsApp Status Videos
When your contacts share new status updates, you can view them by:
- Opening WhatsApp and tapping on the Status tab.
- Tap on your contact’s profile picture or name to open their status.
- Swipe vertically to view their latest status updates including videos.
- Tap to view specific status videos and swipe up to exit.
- Reply privately by tapping the reply button after viewing a status.
Remember that status videos disappear after 24 hours. So view them before they expire.
Saving and Downloading WhatsApp Status Videos
If you want to save a video shared by one of your contacts as WhatsApp status, there are a few options:
- Screen Record the video while viewing the status in WhatsApp.
- Use third party status saver apps to download and save videos.
- Copy the status link and use online tools to download the video file.
- Take a screenshot of the most interesting moments in a status video.
However, re-sharing downloaded status videos may infringe on privacy. So avoid re-uploading them without the user’s consent.
Troubleshooting WhatsApp Status Video Sharing
Here are some common troubleshooting tips for sharing videos as WhatsApp status:
- If video upload is slow, check your internet connection speeds.
- For quality loss, export video in recommended resolution before uploading.
- If video share fails, ensure it meets size and format requirements.
- Crop longer videos to be within 30 seconds limit.
- For other issues, reinstall latest WhatsApp version.
Following WhatsApp’s guidelines for status videos will help avoid most sharing issues. Also ensure you have the latest app version installed.
Conclusion
Sharing videos as WhatsApp status is an easy and creative way to share memorable moments with your contacts. Simply trim videos to 30 seconds, decorate with text and emojis, select an optimal resolution, and upload within WhatsApp. In case of any issues, the troubleshooting tips can help resolve problems with sharing videos as status updates. Using the right practices, you can share fun and engaging status videos that your WhatsApp contacts will love.