Video sharing is one area where WhatsApp continues to lag behind its competition. The messaging app only allows you to share videos up to 16MB. This, along with other factors, can lead to issues sending videos via WhatsApp. Here are the best ways to fix WhatsApp not sending videos on iPhone and Android.
1. Check the video size.
As mentioned in the opening paragraph, WhatsApp won't send videos larger than 16MB. You need to check the video size before sending it to the platform. Here's how to check video size on iPhone and Android.
Check video size on iPhone
Step 1: Open Photos application on the iPhone.
Step 2: Scroll down to Video clip and click Video thumbnail to open it.
Step 3: Locate The small “i” button At the bottom and check Video size, resolution, time, date, and more.
If the video size is already more than 16MB, it's best to avoid using WhatsApp for sharing.
Check video size on Android
Step 1: Open Google Photos App on Android and select Video clip Want to share and swipe up.
Step 2: Verify Video size From the details menu.
2. Send the video as a file
While WhatsApp has a video limit of 16MB, the social platform allows you to send files up to 100MB in size. You can send a video as a file. Here's what you need to do.
Send video as a file on iPhone
On iOS, you need to save a video as a file in the Files app and then open WhatsApp to send a video.
Step 1: Open Pictures on iPhone and select Video clip.
Step 2: Click on Share icon Below and select Save to filesSave. the video As a file in the desired location.
Step 3: Open conversation On WhatsApp.
Step 4: Click on + Icon Below and select the document.
Step 5: Look for Saved video of Files app And send it via chat.
Send video as a file on Android
Fortunately, on Android, you don't need to save a video in File Manager. You can send a video directly as a document.
Step 1: Open WhatsApp on Android and select conversation.
Step 2: Click on Attachment icon and select the document.
Step 3: Look for Video clip of files manager And share it.
WhatsApp should be able to send video files up to 100MB in size.
3. Keep WhatsApp open (iPhone)
When sharing a large video via WhatsApp on your iPhone, you need to keep the app open for the process to be successful. iOS has a habit of temporarily disabling background apps. If you minimize WhatsApp on your iPhone, the system may stop the video sending process.
You need to keep WhatsApp on top to send the video without any issue.
4. Enable Background App Refresh (IPHONE)
The above trick applies to iPhones with lower RAM. If you have newer iPhone models with 4GB of RAM, you'll need to enable Background App Refresh for WhatsApp. This way, you can keep WhatsApp open in the multitasking menu, and the system won't pause the video sending process.
Step 1: Open Settings on iPhone.
Step 2: Scroll down to WhatsApp list.
Step 3: Enable Background app update from the following list.
5. Force Stop WHATSAPP (ANDROID)
This is the simplest way to fix WhatsApp not working to send videos on Android. You need to restart the app from the beginning.
Step 1: Long press WhatsApp app icon and click small "i" button.
Step 2: Will be opened WhatsApp Information List. Click on Force Stop At the bottom, suspend all WhatsApp-related activities on Android.
Open WhatsApp again and try sending a video.
6. Clear WhatsApp cache (ANDROID)
WhatsApp collects cache data on Android to make the app run faster and more responsive. This practice often slows down when the system collects an abnormal amount of data. You need to clear the WhatsApp cache on Android.
Step 1: Long press WhatsApp app icon and open Information list.
Step 2: go to the Storage list and select Clear cache.
7. Check WhatsApp status
WhatsApp often experiences downtime. When WhatsApp servers experience a service outage, You will not be able to send a single message. , not to mention sending a full video.
Visit downdetector Check WhatsApp service status to confirm the issue.
8. Update WhatsApp
WhatsApp frequently releases app updates with new features and bug fixes. Head to the App Store or Google Play Store and update WhatsApp to the latest version.
Share videos on WHATSAPP
There's another trick to sending large videos on WhatsApp as well. Check out our post on Send high-quality videos via WhatsAppWhat trick worked for you to fix WhatsApp not sending videos on iPhone and Android? Share your experience in the comments section below.
