How to recover deleted photos and videos on WhatsApp step by step

The first step to recovering deleted photos and videos on WhatsApp is to make sure you have a backup before deleting the files.

On Android , the backup is saved to Google Drive .
On iPhone , it is stored in iCloud .
Make sure the “include videos” option is enabled so you don’t lose any media files.

Without a recent backup, deleted files cannot be recovered.

Once you have confirmed the existence of the backup, follow these steps:

Uninstall WhatsApp: This allows the app to detect the backup when you reinstall it.
Reinstall the app: Download it again from Google Play or the App Store.
Confirm your identity: Verify your account via SMS or phone call.
Select Restore Backup: WhatsApp will offer to restore chats and media files included in the backup.
Wait for the restore: The process may take several minutes; it's important to be patient.
Check your files: Review your chats and confirm that deleted photos and videos have been successfully restored.

Remember that only files included in the last backup made before they were deleted can be recovered. Files deleted after that backup cannot be recovered.