How to Stop WhatsApp From Saving Photos

Today I will teach you how to prevent WhatsApp from saving photos

Sometimes WhatsApp users find multimedia files in their gallery that they do not remember downloading manually. These files may be due to WhatsApp's auto-download feature, which automatically saves received content in chats and groups.

How to prevent WhatsApp from saving photos

Disabling automatic download of media files on WhatsApp

WhatsApp's auto download feature automatically saves media files received in chats and groups to the user's device gallery. While this feature can be convenient, it can also consume storage space and generate unwanted files. This document will detail the steps to follow to deactivate the automatic download of multimedia files in WhatsApp, both on Android and iOS devices.

Deactivation on Android

Access the WhatsApp application and tap the three vertical dots icon located in the upper right corner of the interface.

Select the "Settings" option from the drop-down menu.

Go to the "Storage and data" section.

Click on the "Automatic download" option.

In this section, you will find the options to configure the automatic download of different types of multimedia files: photos, videos, audios and documents.

To disable automatic downloading of a specific file type, uncheck the corresponding box.

Repeat the above step for each file type you want to disable.

Deactivation on iOS

Open the WhatsApp app and tap on the “Settings” tab located at the bottom right corner of the screen.

Select the "Data Storage" option from the drop-down menu.

Click on the "Automatic download" option.

As in the Android version, this section contains options to configure the automatic download of different types of multimedia files: photos, videos, audios and documents.

To disable automatic downloading of a specific file type, uncheck the corresponding box.

Repeat the above step for each file type you want to disable.

Additional considerations

Disabling automatic download of media files means that the user will have to manually download each file they want to view, which may consume more mobile data.
It is advisable to periodically delete downloaded media files manually to free up storage space on your device.
If you have any questions or issues, please consult the WhatsApp Help Center for additional information and assistance.

Disabling automatic media downloading on WhatsApp allows users to control the storage space usage on their devices and prevent unwanted files from being downloaded. By following the steps outlined above, users can configure this feature easily and effectively.