How to Save Video on WeChat on PC or Mac

Open WeChat on your computer., Log in to WeChat., Click the chat that contains the video., Right-click the video., Click Save As….,Double-click the folder in which you want to save the file., Click Save.

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Open WeChat on your computer.

    You can save videos using the Windows and macOS WeChat apps, as well as the WeChat web browser app.

    If it’s your first time using WeChat on a computer, see Log in to WeChat on PC or Mac before you continue.
  2. Step 2: Log in to WeChat.

    If you’re not already logged in, you’ll need to have your phone or tablet ready so you can log in now.

    Make sure you’ve opened WeChat on your computer and can see the QR code on the screen.

    Sign in to WeChat on your phone or tablet.

    Tap + on the mobile device.

    Tap Scan QR Code on the mobile device.

    Scan the code on the computer screen with the mobile device.

    Tap Enter or Log in on the mobile device.

    You are now signed in on the computer. , Your chats appear along the left side of the screen.

    If you don’t see your chats, you may have to click the chat bubble icon near the top-left corner of WeChat first. , If your computer doesn’t have a right mouse button, hold down the Control key as you click with the left button.

    A pop-up menu will appear., This opens your computer’s file browser.,, The video will now download to your computer.

    Depending on its size, it can take anywhere from a few seconds to several minutes.
  3. Step 3: Click the chat that contains the video.

  4. Step 4: Right-click the video.

  5. Step 5: Click Save As….

  6. Step 6: Double-click the folder in which you want to save the file.

  7. Step 7: Click Save.

Detailed Guide

You can save videos using the Windows and macOS WeChat apps, as well as the WeChat web browser app.

If it’s your first time using WeChat on a computer, see Log in to WeChat on PC or Mac before you continue.

If you’re not already logged in, you’ll need to have your phone or tablet ready so you can log in now.

Make sure you’ve opened WeChat on your computer and can see the QR code on the screen.

Sign in to WeChat on your phone or tablet.

Tap + on the mobile device.

Tap Scan QR Code on the mobile device.

Scan the code on the computer screen with the mobile device.

Tap Enter or Log in on the mobile device.

You are now signed in on the computer. , Your chats appear along the left side of the screen.

If you don’t see your chats, you may have to click the chat bubble icon near the top-left corner of WeChat first. , If your computer doesn’t have a right mouse button, hold down the Control key as you click with the left button.

A pop-up menu will appear., This opens your computer’s file browser.,, The video will now download to your computer.

Depending on its size, it can take anywhere from a few seconds to several minutes.

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