This article teaches you to download attachments found in messages received on WhatsApp.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: iPhone or iPad
![Download on WhatsApp Step 1 Download on WhatsApp Step 1](https://i.sundulerparents.com/images/007/image-20524-1-j.webp)
Step 1. Open WhatsApp
The icon looks like a green speech bubble containing a white telephone handset.
![Download on WhatsApp Step 2 Download on WhatsApp Step 2](https://i.sundulerparents.com/images/007/image-20524-2-j.webp)
Step 2. Tap Chat
The icon has two overlapping speech bubbles and is located at the bottom of the screen.
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Step 3. Tap a chat
Select the conversation where the attachment you want to download is located.
![Download on WhatsApp Step 4 Download on WhatsApp Step 4](https://i.sundulerparents.com/images/007/image-20524-4-j.webp)
Step 4. Tap an attachment
Select the attachment you want to download.
![Download on WhatsApp Step 5 Download on WhatsApp Step 5](https://i.sundulerparents.com/images/007/image-20524-5-j.webp)
Step 5. Tap the "Share" icon
It represents a square containing a small arrow pointing upwards. It is located at the bottom left.
![Download on WhatsApp Step 6 Download on WhatsApp Step 6](https://i.sundulerparents.com/images/007/image-20524-6-j.webp)
Step 6. Tap Save
The attachment will then be saved on your iOS device.
Method 2 of 3: Android
![Download on WhatsApp Step 7 Download on WhatsApp Step 7](https://i.sundulerparents.com/images/007/image-20524-7-j.webp)
Step 1. Open WhatsApp
The icon looks like a green speech bubble containing a white telephone handset.
![Download on WhatsApp Step 8 Download on WhatsApp Step 8](https://i.sundulerparents.com/images/007/image-20524-8-j.webp)
Step 2. Tap Chat
It is located at the top of the screen, in the center.
![Download on WhatsApp Step 9 Download on WhatsApp Step 9](https://i.sundulerparents.com/images/007/image-20524-9-j.webp)
Step 3. Tap a chat
Select the chat containing the attachment you want to download.
![Download on WhatsApp Step 10 Download on WhatsApp Step 10](https://i.sundulerparents.com/images/007/image-20524-10-j.webp)
Step 4. Tap an attachment
Select the attachment you want to download.
![Download on WhatsApp Step 11 Download on WhatsApp Step 11](https://i.sundulerparents.com/images/007/image-20524-11-j.webp)
Step 5. Tap ⋮
It is located at the top right.
![Download on WhatsApp Step 12 Download on WhatsApp Step 12](https://i.sundulerparents.com/images/007/image-20524-12-j.webp)
Step 6. Tap View in Gallery
The attachment will then be saved on your Android device.
Method 3 of 3: PC or Mac
![Download on WhatsApp Step 13 Download on WhatsApp Step 13](https://i.sundulerparents.com/images/007/image-20524-13-j.webp)
Step 1. Open WhatsApp
![Download on WhatsApp Step 14 Download on WhatsApp Step 14](https://i.sundulerparents.com/images/007/image-20524-14-j.webp)
Step 2. Click on a chat
Select the conversation where the attachment you want to download is located.
![Download on WhatsApp Step 15 Download on WhatsApp Step 15](https://i.sundulerparents.com/images/007/image-20524-15-j.webp)
Step 3. Click on an attachment
![Download on WhatsApp Step 16 Download on WhatsApp Step 16](https://i.sundulerparents.com/images/007/image-20524-16-j.webp)
Step 4. Click on ↓
It is located at the top right.
![Download on WhatsApp Step 17 Download on WhatsApp Step 17](https://i.sundulerparents.com/images/007/image-20524-17-j.webp)
Step 5. Click Save
The attachment will then be saved on your computer.