Here is a detailed breakdown of what this file is and how to handle it: 1. Understanding the File Name
Files with this format ( VID- followed by numbers) are very common in the WhatsApp/Media/WhatsApp Video/ folder. They are named this way to ensure uniqueness [2].
The number 1615646442863 is a Unix timestamp in milliseconds. It represents March 13, 2021, at 14:40:42 UTC [1]. _VID-1615646442863blbon1mp4
VLC is robust and can often play partially corrupted video files or open files with incorrect extensions [3]. Check File Size: If the file size is or very small (e.g., less than ), the video failed to save properly. 4. Backup Considerations
Once renamed, it should open in any standard media player (VLC, QuickTime, Google Photos). 3. What to Do If It Won't Open Here is a detailed breakdown of what this
Rename the file from _VID-1615646442863blbon1mp4 to _VID-1615646442863blbon1.mp4 .
If your phone or computer does not recognize the file, you need to rename it to add the missing dot. Locate the file in your file manager. The number 1615646442863 is a Unix timestamp in milliseconds
If renaming it does not work, the file might be corrupted or only partially downloaded.