Facing some problem downloading images in WhatsApp Desktop app? The desktop client has become so popular by shredding off the dependency of the mobile client. But, if you are having some difficulty downloading images from your WhatsApp Desktop client, this guide will be your one-stop solution.
Fix 1 – Image file is too old
There is a limit to the number of items WhatsApp does sync on their Desktop clients. WhatsApp Desktop is configured like this to reduce the media storage overhead on the desktop. So, they have put a time limit. You won’t be able to find or download images beyond this time limit without using your phone. Connect your phone or open up WhatsApp on the phone and only then, you can download images.
Fix 2 – Free up more space
WhatsApp stores the images in the Downloads folder under Windows root directory. So, if you don’t have enough free space in the Windows drive (generally, C: drive), images won’t get downloaded automatically.
Step 1 – Open the File Explorer.
Step 2 – Go to “This PC” to check the status of storage condition.
You can free up space in the C: drive by deleting unnecessary files, videos or anything of considerable size. Emptying the Recycle Bin may also do the trick.
Fix 3 – Enable Automatic Downloads
There is an ‘Automatic Downloads’ feature on WhatsApp Desktop client that lets you store the images, documents or other files on your desktop.
Step 1 – Open up the WhatsApp Desktop.
Step 2 – In the Desktop client, tap the “Settings” button on the left tab.
Step 3 – On the left-hand tab, go to the “Storage” settings.
Step 4 – You may find the ‘Automatic Downloads‘ on the opposite side. Make sure to check the “Photos” box.
Now, all the images that you get on your WhatsApp will be downloaded automatically.
Fix 4 – Test network connection
If the network is down, there aren’t any chance of getting your photos downloaded automatically on your desktop. You must be on an unmetered Wi-Fi or broadband connection for this feature to function. WhatsApp desktop restricts the automatic download function while you are on mobile data. So, connect to a different network if you want this feature to work.
Fix 5 – Sign out of WhatsApp Desktop
If nothing is working out for you, you may sign out of your WhatsApp Desktop and log in right-into it.
Step 1 – At first, tap the “three bar” icon on the left tab.
Step 2 – Next, tap the “Profile” to reach the profile section.
Step 3 – Then, tap “Log out” to log out of WhatsApp Desktop.
Step 4 – Logging out of the WhatsApp client should restore the default page.
Step 5 – Now, open up the WhatsApp on your phone and tap the ⚙ there.
Step 6 – Later, tap the “Linked Device“.
Step 7 – Tap the “Link device“.
Step 8 – Now, take your phone to scan the log-in QR code to log into your WhatsApp Desktop client.
Once you have logged in, try downloading images there.
Fix 6 – Use the WhatsApp on Web to download images
You can download images directly from the web client of WhatsApp.
Step 1 – To counter this problem, search for “WhatsApp on Web” from your browser.
Step 2 – Then, open up the “WhatsApp Web” from the search results.
Step 3 – You can later scan the QR code directly from there from your mobile scanner. The rest of the steps are self-explanatory.
Once you have logged in, you can download images from there.