: A unique serial number assigned by the app for that day.
Are you trying to a deleted video, or are you having trouble playing it on a specific device? VID-20230114-WA0241.mp4
The name provides specific metadata about when the video was saved: : Indicates the file is a video. 20230114 : The date it was saved (January 14, 2023). WA : Confirms the file originated from WhatsApp. : A unique serial number assigned by the app for that day
: Double-click the file to open it in Media Player or Movies & TV . On Mac : Open it with QuickTime Player or Photos . 20230114 : The date it was saved (January 14, 2023)
The filename is a standard format used by WhatsApp to name video files saved to your device . Based on the name, here is how to understand and open it: 1. Decoding the Filename
: If you deleted the chat or used a "Cleaner" app, the file may have been removed from your storage.
: Open your Gallery or Photos app. Look for a folder named "WhatsApp Video."