: Files with this specific naming format (using dashes instead of underscores, e.g., VID-YYYYMMDD-WAxxxx ) are typically generated when a user records a video directly through the WhatsApp camera or when the app saves an incoming video to the phone's gallery.
: The date the video was created or received, formatted as YYYYMMDD . In this case, the file dates to January 31, 2023 . VID-20230131-WA0136.mp4
: WhatsApp often compresses videos to save data and storage. This can result in a lower resolution (often capped at 720p ) and a reduced bitrate compared to the original recording. : Files with this specific naming format (using
Understanding the specific parts of this filename helps you identify when and how the video was created: : Short for "Video," indicating the media type. : WhatsApp often compresses videos to save data and storage