Open the File Manager app -> Internal Storage -> Android -> Media -> com.whatsapp -> WhatsApp -> Media -> WhatsApp Images.
This guide provides steps to locate and download a specific WhatsApp image, "IMG 20211228 WA0078.jpg" , which was created on December 28, 2021. 1.
If the image was deleted, check your cloud backups from that time period: (for Android backups). iCloud Photos (for iOS backups). 5. Check WhatsApp Web/Desktop
Knowing this can help determine if the file can be recovered from backup or if it has been permanently deleted.
Scroll back to to find the image, then tap it and choose Save or Share > Save Image . 4. Check Cloud Backups
If you used WhatsApp on a computer around that date, the image might still be available in the chat history on your desktop browser or app.
back to December 2021 to find IMG 20211228 WA0078.jpg . 2. Check WhatsApp Images Folder Directly
If it's not showing in the gallery app, check the file manager: