As one of the most popular instant messaging apps, WhatsApp allows us to send texts and share media files conveniently. If you use WhatsApp as an alternative to the messaging app on your mobile phone every day, you may want to create a complete backup for the media files like photos and videos in case of data loss. Usually, WhatsApp chats can be backed up to Google Drive or iCloud automatically. In this post, we will show you more ways on how to back up WhatsApp photos from Android and iPhone.
For Android users, you can learn how to back up WhatsApp photos in Android with the following 2 methods.
If you're looking for a more comprehensive and reliable backup solution, Coolmuster Android WhatsApp Recovery is an excellent choice. This tool not only lets you back up your WhatsApp media but also enables you to recover lost or deleted photos and videos, making it an all-in-one solution for managing WhatsApp data.
Key features of Android WhatsApp Recovery
How do I make a WhatsApp media backup?
01To begin, click the button below to download, install, and launch Android WhatsApp Recovery.
02Connect your Android phone to your PC using a USB cable, select your device, and click "Next".
03Once connected successfully, the software will start scanning your Android phone for your WhatsApp data.
04At this point, the software will prompt you to enable end-to-end encryption on your phone. Follow the on-screen tutorial to do so. Then, you can click the "Confirm" button to continue.
05After the scan is complete, all your WhatsApp data, including WhatsApp photos, will be backed up to your computer.
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Android users can back up WhatsApp images and videos to Google Drive within the WhatsApp settings.
How do I back up my WhatsApp photos to Google Photos?
Step 1. Open WhatsApp on Android.
Step 2. Tap the "More" option (Three-dots icon).
Step 3. Tap "Settings" > "Chats".
Step 4. Select "Chat backup" > "Back up to Google Drive". This operation also allows you to select the frequency of backups, such as daily, weekly, monthly, and so on.
Step 5. Tap "Back Up" to back up your WhatsApp media to Google Drive.
As an iOS user, you also have two exclusive methods to back up WhatsApp photos.
For iPhone users, Coolmuster also offers a dedicated WhatsApp backup software - Coolmuster iPhone WhatsApp Recovery. This software is designed to back up WhatsApp data from an iPhone to a computer. Similar to Android WhatsApp Recovery, iPhone WhatsApp Recovery can retrieve WhatsApp data from the internal storage of iOS devices and save it on a computer. You can also directly view and access WhatsApp photos on your computer. The software is compatible with over 6000 iOS phones and tablets, including iPhone 16. Additionally, it has the capability to restore deleted WhatsApp data from iTunes backups.
Here's a step-by-step guide on how to back up WhatsApp photos to your PC using iPhone WhatsApp Recovery:
01First, download and install iPhone WhatsApp Recovery on your computer.
02Launch the program and select "Recover from iOS Device".
03Connect your iPhone to the computer using a USB cable. Once connected, select the data types you wish to back up and click "Start Scan". (For WhatsApp chats, promptly respond to the unlock prompt on your device.)
04After the scan is complete, you can browse through all the WhatsApp data on your iPhone on your computer one by one and select the photos you want to back up. Click on "Recover to Computer" and choose the desired location to save them, thus backing them up to your PC.
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If you are using an iPhone running iOS 9 or later, you can also back up WhatsApp photos and videos in the app settings. Make sure you have signed in with your Apple ID and your iCloud Drive should be enabled.
You can make a WhatsApp media backup for your iPhone by following the steps below:
Step 1. Firstly, you need to enable iCloud Drive. To do so, go to "Settings" on iPhone > "iCloud" > toggle on iCloud Drive.
Step 2. Then, open WhatsApp on your iPhone.
Step 3. Tap "Settings" in the bottom right corner.
Step 4. Hit the "Chats" option > "Chat Backup".
Step 5. Tap "Back Up Now".
Step 6. Enable the "Include Videos" option to back up WhatsApp videos.
In this section, we have additionally prepared two methods for WhatsApp media backup that are accessible to both Android and iPhone users.
If you want to back up WhatsApp media files for only one chat, you can do this via email. But there is a limit to the number of pictures.
Here's how to get it done:
Step 1. On your phone, open WhatsApp and go to the chat you would like to back up.
Step 2. Press the menu icon > select "More".
Step 3. Tap "Export chat".
Step 4. Select the "Attach Media" option to back up media files.
Step 5. Tap the Mail app and enter your email address, then tap "Send".
Whether you are using Android or iOS, you can back up your WhatsApp photos and videos through the WhatsApp website. This method is also only suitable when there are a few photos or videos to back up because you will need to manually select the files to download.
Here's how:
Step 1. On your PC, visit the WhatsApp website on the browser.
Step 2. To log in to WhatsApp's web version, you can open WhatsApp on your mobile phone > tap the "menu" icon > "WhatsApp Web" > use your phone to scan the QR code on the website.
Step 3. Head to the chat you want to back up, then click the three-dots icon from the top-right corner > "Select Files" > select the photos or videos you need to back up > hit the "Download" icon to get them to the computer.
Note: Can I create a WhatsApp video call backup? I'm sorry to tell you that the answer is no. Because WhatsApp can not record or save your call conversation as it violates the privacy law.
Backing up your WhatsApp photos is crucial for protecting your media files from accidental loss or device issues. While Google Drive and iCloud offer simple backup options for WhatsApp media, using specialized tools like Coolmuster Android WhatsApp Recovery and Coolmuster iPhone WhatsApp Recovery provides a more reliable and thorough solution. These tools allow you to back up your WhatsApp photos, videos, and chats efficiently, even recovering deleted media when needed.
For the best experience, we recommend using Android WhatsApp Recovery for Android users and iPhone WhatsApp Recovery for iPhone users. These tools not only ensure a secure backup but also allow easy retrieval of lost data.
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