How do I configure auto-download?

By default, WhatsApp will automatically download images over your cellular connection to provide you with quick access to your latest photos.

To configure automatic photo, video, or audio downloading, simply go to WhatsApp > Menu Button > Settings > Chats and calls > Media auto-download.

Here you can choose when WhatsApp will automatically download media.

When using mobile data

Selected media will automatically download when you are connected to cellular data.

When connected on Wi-Fi

Selected media will automatically download when you are connected to Wi-Fi.

When roaming

Selected media will automatically download when you are roaming.

Note: Enabling auto-download when roaming may result in significantly increased charges from your mobile provider as roaming data is often expensive.

Automatically downloaded media will show up in your gallery. If you want to stop all WhatsApp media from appearing in your gallery, we recommend that you create a .nomedia file or folder inside of your WhatsApp images, audio, and video folder. You can do this using a file explorer, or by hiding the folder in Quickpic. If you change your mind later, you can simply delete the .nomedia file and WhatsApp media will show up in your gallery again.

Learn how to configure auto-download on: iPhone | Windows Phone | Nokia S40 | BlackBerry | Nokia S60 | BlackBerry 10

Cheers,
WhatsApp Support Team