: Use a tool like ExifTool to see the "Media Create Date." This tells you when the video was actually filmed, which might be different from when it was sent.

To prevent losing files named with these long strings of numbers:

If you are trying to open this file and having trouble, WhatsApp videos often face these issues:

: Change "VID-20230121-WA0103" to something descriptive (e.g., "Birthday_Party_Jan_2023").

: If the file was interrupted during download, it may be 0KB. You would need to ask the original sender to re-send it from their WhatsApp Web or mobile app.

: If you see this filename in your chat but can't download it, the media may have been deleted from the sender's phone or WhatsApp's servers. 3. Organizing WhatsApp Media

: If the file is on a PC, ensure your file explorer has "Large Icons" enabled to see a frame from the video. 2. Common Fixes for "WA" Videos

: Use Google Photos or iCloud to automatically back up your WhatsApp Media folder so you don't lose the video if you delete the chat.