WhatsApp is a popular messaging application that allows users to communicate with each other through text messages, voice messages, and media files. However, sometimes the images and videos that are sent or received on WhatsApp do not show up in the device’s gallery. This can be frustrating, especially when you want to view or share them with others. In this article, we will explore some of the common causes of this problem and how you can fix it.

Check Gallery Settings

The first thing you should check when WhatsApp images and videos are not showing in your gallery is the gallery settings. Some devices have a feature that allows you to hide certain folders from the gallery. To fix this problem, you need to check if the media files from WhatsApp are hidden from the gallery.

To do this, follow these steps:

1. Open the gallery app on your device.

2. Tap on the three dots in the top right corner of the screen.

3. Select “Settings” from the dropdown menu.

4. Look for an option that says “Show hidden files” or “Show hidden folders” and make sure it is turned on.

If this option is already turned on, then move on to the next solution.

Clear WhatsApp Cache

The next solution is to clear the cache of the WhatsApp application. This can help to resolve any glitches or bugs that may be causing the media files not to show up in your gallery. To clear the cache of WhatsApp, follow these steps:

1. Go to “Settings” on your device.

2. Select “Apps” or “Application Manager.”

3. Search for the WhatsApp app and tap on it.

4. Select “Storage” or “Storage Usage.”

5. Tap on “Clear Cache.”

Once you have cleared the cache, restart your phone and check if the images and videos have returned to the gallery.

Check WhatsApp Settings

Another possible reason why WhatsApp images and videos are not showing in the gallery is that you may have accidentally disabled the feature in the WhatsApp settings. To check the settings, follow these steps:

1. Open WhatsApp on your device.

2. Tap on the three dots in the top right corner.

3. Select “Settings” from the dropdown menu.

4. Tap on “Chats.”

5. Look for an option called “Save to Gallery” or “Media Visibility” and make sure it is turned on.

If this option is already turned on, then move on to the next solution.

Reinstall WhatsApp

If the above solutions do not work, you can try uninstalling and reinstalling WhatsApp. Sometimes, reinstalling the application can help to fix any issues that may be causing the images and videos not to show up in the gallery. Before you uninstall WhatsApp, ensure that you have backed up your chats and media files.

To reinstall WhatsApp, follow these steps:

1. Go to “Settings” on your device.

2. Select “Apps” or “Application Manager.”

3. Search for the WhatsApp app and tap on it.

4. Tap on “Uninstall” or “Uninstall Updates.”

5. Once WhatsApp has been uninstalled, go to the Google Play Store or App Store and reinstall the application.

After reinstalling WhatsApp, check if the images and videos have returned to the gallery.

Conclusion

WhatsApp is an excellent application for communication, but it can be frustrating when images and videos do not show up in the gallery. There are different reasons why this problem could be occurring, but the solutions provided in this article should help to fix it. If none of the solutions work, you can contact WhatsApp support for further assistance.