Videos from WeChat Channels cannot be directly downloaded through official WeChat methods, but you can use the following methods to save them to your computer or phone:

Method 1: Save via the "Favorites" feature (viewable within WeChat only)

  1. Open WeChat Channels and find the video you want to save.
  2. Click the "Share" button in the bottom right corner.
  3. Select "Favorite". The video will be saved to your WeChat Favorites, where you can view it anytime, but you cannot download it offline.

Method 2: Use the screen recording feature

1. iPhone

  • Open "Control Center" (swipe down from the screen), find the **"Screen Recording"** button (red circle).
  • First, open the video, then click the "Record" button when ready.
  • After recording, the video will be automatically saved to your "Photos" album.

2. Android Phones

  • Some Android phones have a built-in screen recording feature (e.g., Huawei, Xiaomi, Samsung).
  • Find "Screen Recording" in **"Quick Settings"** and enable it.
  • Start playing the video, then begin recording. After finishing, the video will be saved in your photo album.

Method 3: Use third-party websites or software

  1. Via web parsing: Copy the link of the Channels video (click "Share" -> "Copy Link"). Open a browser and search for **"WeChat Channels video parser" related websites (e.g., "Online Video Parser"**). Paste the link, parse it, and download the video.
  2. Use packet capture tools (suitable for computers): Download packet capture tools like Fiddler or Charles. Open WeChat on your computer, go to Channels, and play the target video. Use the packet capture tool to find the .mp4 video link and download it.

Method 4: Use WeChat for PC + screen recording

  1. Open WeChat on your computer and go to the "Channels" page.
  2. Use Windows' Xbox Game Bar (press Win+G) or Mac's QuickTime Player to record the screen.
  3. After recording, the video will be saved locally on your computer.

⚠️ Notes

  • Directly downloading videos from WeChat Channels may involve copyright issues. Please ensure it is only for personal study or collection, and do not distribute or use them commercially.
  • As WeChat is constantly updated, some parsing methods may become invalid. You can try different tools or websites.