Understanding these file names can help you organize thousands of unlabelled media files or recover lost memories from your storage. Breaking Down the Filename
: Short for "Video," distinguishing it from images (IMG) or audio (AUD). VID-20180110-WA0168.mp4
: A sequential serial number assigned by the app to distinguish it from other videos saved on that same day. How to Manage and Find These Files Understanding these file names can help you organize
: If you can't find it in your main gallery, check WhatsApp/Media/WhatsApp Video/Sent . WhatsApp often keeps a duplicate of videos you've shared with others. How to Manage and Find These Files :
If you are looking for this specific video or trying to clean up your storage, follow these steps:
: On Windows or macOS, you can search your "WhatsApp Video" folder for "2018-01-10" to find all media from that specific day.