Want to learn how to split video for WhatsApp? Whether you're preparing videos for WhatsApp Status (30-second limit) or just want to send large videos in smaller parts, this complete tutorial will show you exactly how to do it—free, fast, and easy.
WhatsApp Status only allows videos up to 30 seconds. If your video is longer, you need to split it into 30-second parts.
WhatsApp has file size limits for direct messages (16 MB in most regions). Splitting large videos makes them easier to send.
Shorter video segments are easier to watch and share, especially on mobile devices.
Best for: Quick, easy splitting without installing software
Tool: StatusSplit
Pros: Free, no watermarks, works on any device
Best for: Frequent mobile editing
Pros: Offline access
Cons: Often have watermarks, require installation
Best for: Professional editing needs
Pros: Advanced features
Cons: Expensive, steep learning curve
For this tutorial, we'll use StatusSplit—the easiest and most effective method.
Go to wappstatusplitter.site in your browser (works on phone or computer).
Click the "Choose File" button and select the video you want to split. StatusSplit supports all common video formats: MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, WebM, and more.
For WhatsApp Status, leave it at the default 30 seconds. For other purposes, you can choose custom durations.
Click the button and wait a few seconds while StatusSplit processes your video. The time depends on your video length—typically 10-30 seconds.
Once processing is complete, download all the segments. They'll be numbered in order (Part 1, Part 2, etc.).
For WhatsApp Status:
For Direct Messages:
A: Use StatusSplit—upload your video, it automatically splits into 30-second parts, download and post to Status.
A: Yes. StatusSplit works in mobile browsers—no app download needed.
A: Yes. StatusSplit is completely free with no watermarks.
A: Not with StatusSplit. We preserve your original quality.
A: Usually 10-30 seconds, depending on video length.
Now you know how to split video for WhatsApp! The process is simple with StatusSplit—upload, split, download, share. No technical skills needed, no watermarks, no quality loss.