You can set WhatsApp to automatically download photos, audio, videos, and documents when using mobile data, Wi-Fi, and when roaming. You can turn this option on or off based on your preferences.

Configure automatic photo, video, or audio downloading#

Tap

> Settings > Storage and data.

In the Media auto-download section, tap:

When using mobile data: Selected media will automatically download when you are connected to cellular data.
When connected on Wi-Fi: Selected media will automatically download when you are connected to Wi-Fi.
When roaming: Selected media will automatically download when you are roaming.

Tap the check box next to the type of media you’d like to auto-download > OK.

Note:

Roaming data is often expensive. Enabling auto-download when roaming might result in significantly increased charges from your mobile provider.

YouTube videos are unable to auto-download.

Automatically downloaded media will show up in your gallery. To stop WhatsApp media from appearing in your gallery:

Create a .nomedia file or folder.
Place the .nomedia file or folder inside your WhatsApp images, audio and video folder

You can do this using a file explorer from the Google Play Store. Remember, you can always delete the .nomedia file and WhatsApp media will show up in your gallery again.

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