View and save media or files

Follow these steps to view all and save media/files.

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Android

To view attachments for a chat:

  1. Open a chat.
  2. Tap the contact name to view chat settings.
  3. Tap Shared media.
  4. Select Media, Files, Audio, or All.
  5. Select a file or swipe to navigate to one.
  6. Tap on the 3-dot button.
  7. Tap Save.

To view attachments for all chats:

  1. In Signal, tap your profile profile_avatar.png > Data and Storage > Manage storage > Review storage.
  2. Select Media, Files, Audio, or All.
  3. Tap and hold on an attachment.
  4. Optional: Tap to select any other attachments or Select all.
  5. Tap download-solid-24.png Save and select Yes to save outside of Signal.

 


iOS

To view attachments for a chat:

  1. Open a chat.
  2. Tap the contact name to view chat settings.
  3. Select All Media.
  4. Choose the Media or Audio tab.
  5. Select an image, gif, video, voice message, or audio file – or swipe to navigate to one.
  6. Choose the share icon share-ios.png.
  7. Select Save Image, Save Video, or Save Audio.

or

  1. Open a chat.
  2. Tap and hold on the media message.
  3. Choose the share icon share-ios.png.
  4. Select Save Items.

 


Desktop

To view attachments for a chat:

  1. Open a chat.
  2. Select chat settings desktop_info_icon.png > All media.
  3. Choose the Media or Documents tab.
  4. Select an image or file.
  5. Select download-outline-24.png Save. 
  6. Confirm the file name and location and save.

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