When you share a Facebook video on WhatsApp in the usual way, the other person receives only a link. They have to leave the conversation, open Facebook and sometimes log in. Many people never watch it. If you download the video first, it arrives as a video inside the chat and plays with one touch.
The same applies to the status. WhatsApp status accepts videos that are in the gallery of your phone, not Facebook links. So the path has two parts: first you save the video here, then you open WhatsApp and choose it from the gallery, as you would with any video you recorded yourself.
How it works
- Copy the link on FacebookTap Share under the video and then Copy link. Do not choose the WhatsApp icon in that list, because that sends only the link.
- Paste here and downloadPaste the link in the box at the top, press the button with the down arrow and close the short ad. Choose SD if you want a lighter file to send.
- Send it on WhatsAppOpen the conversation, tap the paper clip or the plus sign, choose Gallery or Photos and select the video. For the status, open the Updates tab and pick the video from the gallery.
Questions and answers
WhatsApp says the video is too large. What can I do?
WhatsApp limits the size of the videos you can send. Download the SD version here, which is lighter. If it is still too large, WhatsApp itself lets you trim the video on the sending screen and send a shorter piece.
Why was my video cut when I posted it to the status?
The status has a limit on how long each video can be. With a longer video, WhatsApp asks you to choose a stretch of it. You can post the video in consecutive parts, selecting the next stretch each time.
Which quality is better for sending, SD or HD?
For WhatsApp, SD is usually the better choice. WhatsApp compresses videos when sending, so much of the HD gain is lost on the way, while the larger file takes longer to upload and uses more data.
Can I send only the audio of the video?
Yes. Choose the audio option after pasting the link. The MP3 is converted in your own browser and saved on your phone. In WhatsApp, attach it as a document or audio file from the conversation.
The video does not appear in the WhatsApp gallery. Where is it?
On Android, look in the Download album. On iPhone, the video goes to the Files app first. Open it there, tap Share and choose Save Video, and then it will appear when you attach from Photos.
Is it all right to forward any Facebook video on WhatsApp?
Forward videos that are yours or that the author is happy to see passed on. Also consider whether the content is true before sending it to groups. For other people's videos, sharing the original link keeps the credit with the author.