How to Extract Details from Images Received on WhatsApp

WhatsApp is one of the most popular messaging apps, allowing users to share images easily. Often, you might need to extract specific details from an image received on WhatsApp, such as the file type, resolution, or date of receipt. In this article, we will guide you through the process of finding these details on both mobile and desktop versions of WhatsApp.

Extracting Image Details on Mobile WhatsApp (iOS and Android)

When you receive an image on WhatsApp, you can easily view and extract detailed information about it using your mobile device. Here’s how to do it:

Step-by-Step Guide on Mobile Devices

Open WhatsApp: Launch the app and navigate to the chat where the image was received. Select the Image: Tap on the image to view it in full size. Access Image Information: iOS: Tap the i icon located at the bottom left corner of the screen. This will show you details such as the file size, dimensions, and the date/time it was received. Android: Tap the three dots in the top right corner and select View Info. You will see details like the file size, dimensions, and the date/time it was sent.

Extracting Image Details on WhatsApp Web or Desktop

If you are using WhatsApp Web or the desktop app, the process is quite similar. Here’s how to find the details:

Open WhatsApp Web/Desktop: Go to WhatsApp Web or open the desktop app. Navigate to the Chat: Look for the conversation where the image was sent. Click on the Image: Click on the image to open it. View Info: Click on the i icon in the top right corner of the image viewer. This will provide you with similar details as discussed above.

Additional Notes

Typically, the information provided includes the file size and dimensions. However, if you require more technical details such as EXIF data, you may need to download the image and use an image viewer or editor that can read EXIF metadata.

Finding the Sender's Number in Gallery After Deleting the Conversation

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It is important to note that after deleting a conversation, WhatsApp does not retain detailed information about the messages within that chat. However, if the image was sent as a document, you might be able to find more details.

Example Scenario

For example, when you receive an image as a document, you may get more comprehensive details such as:

Details of the Received Image Details of the Received Document

However, if you simply want the basic details about the image, you can download the image and view it in your phone's gallery. In the gallery, there should be a section named WhatsApp Images where you can find your image and click on it to see the details, as shown in the screenshots below.