: Use Google Photos or iCloud to automatically back up your WhatsApp Media folder so you don't lose the video if you delete the chat.
If you are trying to open this file and having trouble, WhatsApp videos often face these issues: VID-20230121-WA0103mp4
: The "20230121" in the name confirms the video was saved or sent on January 21, 2023 . Checking your chat history from that day is the fastest way to find the context. : Use Google Photos or iCloud to automatically
: Use a tool like ExifTool to see the "Media Create Date." This tells you when the video was actually filmed, which might be different from when it was sent. : Use a tool like ExifTool to see the "Media Create Date
To prevent losing files named with these long strings of numbers:
: If the video has sound but no picture (or won't open), download VLC Media Player , which supports almost every WhatsApp compression format.
: Change "VID-20230121-WA0103" to something descriptive (e.g., "Birthday_Party_Jan_2023").