Learn how to recover deleted images or videos from WhatsApp. If you accidentally delete a photo or video that you received via WhatsApp, rest assured that this error can be amended, so you should not panic, just read more carefully what we are going to recommend.
The methods you can apply to recover a deleted photo or video from WhatsApp are quite simple. Next, you’ll see some of the things you can do to get back what you removed.
Ask if the file stays with the other person
Restore the backup
WhatsApp enables by default the creation of a backup that stores all our preferences, files and open conversations. This copy is saved in the cloud. So, that copy can be restored if you delete the app from the phone.
If the image or video you deleted is included in the copy (confirm the date in Settings> Chats> Chat backup). Then remove WhatsApp, and when you install it again, the app will ask you to install the latest backup. And consequently, you will have the file that you deleted
Look at the “WhatsApp” folder from the computer
Using your USB cable, connect your smartphone to the computer. And, within the “WhatsApp” folder and it will be everything you send and receive: conversations, audios, videos, images, and documents.
Even if you delete the files in your phone’s gallery, it is very likely that they are in that folder. So you could take advantage of the cleaning that and your device will appreciate.
Other methods you can use is to use an external app that recovers files. The problem is that most are paid. But the best recommendation is, if the data are essential, send them to the cloud, an app like Dropbox, Mega or Drive to avoid these problems.