• WhatsApp gives you the option to upload Status videos of up to 60 seconds.
  • You can trim longer videos to 60-second snippets and post them as your combined WhatsApp Status.
  • You can use apps like Video Splitter on Android and Status Splitter on iPhone.

How to Upload WhatsApp Status of More Than 30 seconds

WhatsApp now allows you to upload video status for up to 60 seconds for your contacts. Just ensure that you are using the latest version of the app on your device. Just select the 60-second video that want to upload to your WhatsApp Status and you are good to go.

How to Trim Videos For WhatsApp Status

WhatsApp introduced this feature of trimming long videos into 60-second snippets on both Android and iPhone. You can post all the 60-second snippets to make it look like one full-length video. Just ensure you have installed the latest version of WhatsApp on your respective device.

Step 1: Update WhatsApp on your iPhone or Android and then open the app.

Step 2: Tap the Status icon.

Step 3: Select Add To My Status .

Step 4: Record your video or select the video from the Photos app on your iPhone.

Step 5: Use the Slider to select the first 60 seconds from your video.

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Step 6: After selecting the portion, tap the Send icon on the bottom right side to add your WhatsApp Status.

Step 7: Now, repeat the above steps . This will let you post a video over 30 seconds on your WhatsApp Status.

Trim 30-Second Video for WhatsApp Status Using Third-Party Apps

If you find the built-in trimming tool for WhatsApp Status video a little cumbersome, we will recommend a few Android and iPhone apps that will easily let you do the same.

Method 1: Video Splitter (Android)

If you are an Android user, we recommend using the Video Splitter app to upload your WhatsApp Status longer than 60 seconds. You can download the app using the link below and then follow the below steps.

Step 1: Open Video Splitter on Android and then allow access to your files.

Step 2: Select Import Video in the app.

Step 3: Select the video file stored on your Android phone.

Step 4: Tap on WhatsApp Split and then select 60 Sec . The updated version of the app will have the option.

Step 5: Tap on Done at the top-right corner to confirm.

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You can now select your 60-second videos to post them on WhatsApp Status. This way, you can post several of such smaller clips as your WhatsApp Status and share the entire story.

Method 2: Status Splitter (iPhone)

iPhone users can download the Status Splitter for WhatsApp for free. This app will not make you worry about the limited WhatsApp Status video length. You can download the app using the link below and then follow the steps.

Step 1: Open Status Splitter on your iPhone.

Step 2: Allow access to your iPhone camera and files like photos and videos.

Step 3: Once done, tap on Video Splitter & Cutter .

Step 4: Tap on Gallery or Files to select the video you want to split into 30-second clips. You can also tap on Camera to directly record the video.

Step 5: Once you select the video, tap on WhatSplit and select 60 sec . The updated version of the app will have the feature.

Step 6: Tap on Split at the bottom to confirm.

Step 7: Once you see your 60-second clips, tap on Save To Photos at the bottom.

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Step 8: Close Status Splitter and open WhatsApp to add your status videos.

Tip: You may also want to check out how to fix no sound in WhatsApp video status .

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