How to Save Video on WeChat on PC or Mac

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This wikiHow teaches you how to save a video from a WeChat conversation to your computer.

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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    This opens your computer's file browser.
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    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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      1. Open WeChat on your computer.
      2. Log in .
      3. Click the chat with the video.
      4. Right-click the video.
      5. Click Save As…
      6. Select a folder.
      7. Click Save .

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