Saving One-Time Viewing Media: How to capture and save ephemeral WhatsApp photos and videos

WhatsApp has recently introduced a new feature that allows users to share ephemeral photos and videos, which can only be viewed once. If you want to save these images or videos that are relevant to you, there are several options available.

One of the most popular methods is taking a screenshot. To do this, you will need to be familiar with the process of taking a screenshot on your device. For Android phones, it’s recommended to use a dedicated app as the native function may not work for these types of images. Simply open WhatsApp, navigate to the chat with the photo or video, open it and take a screenshot.

For iPhone users, you can use AssistiveTouch to take a screenshot without pressing any buttons. Just double-tap on your AssistiveTouch when viewing the image or video you want to save.

If you need to capture a one-time viewing video, there are screen recording apps available for both Android and iOS devices. For Android devices, Screen Recorder is an excellent option that requires permission to use the camera and microphone on your device. Once granted permission, you can record the video and save it to your gallery. On iPhone devices, you can use the built-in iOS screen recording tool. If you have root access on your Android device, you can also use a file explorer to locate the folder where these ephemeral photos are stored.

It’s important to inform your contact if you plan to save the photo or video they shared with you before capturing them using any method mentioned above. By following these steps, you can securely save these one-time viewing media for future reference.