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[GH-ISSUE #204] Missing preview image in macOS WhatsApp client #4496

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opened 2026-04-15 23:48:19 -05:00 by GiteaMirror · 4 comments
GiteaMirror commented 2026-04-15 23:48:19 -05:00
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Originally created by @ianrobertlambert on GitHub (Sep 14, 2023).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/imputnet/cobalt/issues/204

Issue Description:

When I attempt to share an MP4 downloaded using Cobalt on WhatsApp, I notice that it lacks a video preview. I have tried downloading videos with different codecs, but the issue persists. Interestingly, when I use other download tools, the WhatsApp video preview is present. I prefer using Cobalt for my downloads, and I'm wondering if there's any way to fix this issue?

Steps to Reproduce:

  1. Download an MP4 video using Cobalt.
  2. Share the downloaded MP4 video on WhatsApp.
  3. Observe that the video preview is missing.

Expected Behavior:
I expect the MP4 videos downloaded with Cobalt to include a video preview when shared on WhatsApp, similar to other download tools.

Originally created by @ianrobertlambert on GitHub (Sep 14, 2023). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/imputnet/cobalt/issues/204 **Issue Description:** When I attempt to share an MP4 downloaded using Cobalt on WhatsApp, I notice that it lacks a video preview. I have tried downloading videos with different codecs, but the issue persists. Interestingly, when I use other download tools, the WhatsApp video preview is present. I prefer using Cobalt for my downloads, and I'm wondering if there's any way to fix this issue? **Steps to Reproduce:** 1. Download an MP4 video using Cobalt. 2. Share the downloaded MP4 video on WhatsApp. 3. Observe that the video preview is missing. **Expected Behavior:** I expect the MP4 videos downloaded with Cobalt to include a video preview when shared on WhatsApp, similar to other download tools.
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GiteaMirror commented 2026-04-15 23:48:22 -05:00
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@wukko commented on GitHub (Sep 14, 2023):

could you give me a sample link and tell me what platform this issue is present on (android/ios/web/etc)?

<!-- gh-comment-id:1719338408 --> @wukko commented on GitHub (Sep 14, 2023): could you give me a sample link and tell me what platform this issue is present on (android/ios/web/etc)?
GiteaMirror commented 2026-04-15 23:48:22 -05:00
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@ianrobertlambert commented on GitHub (Sep 14, 2023):

<!-- gh-comment-id:1719353221 --> @ianrobertlambert commented on GitHub (Sep 14, 2023): - Any video I attempt to download from Reddit ([example hosted on Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/FunnyAnimals/comments/16hac3i/hes_no_pug_hes_a_thug/)). - Cobalt for Raycast (macOS).
GiteaMirror commented 2026-04-15 23:48:23 -05:00
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@wukko commented on GitHub (Sep 14, 2023):

i suppose the whatsapp client is on macos, right?

i didn't make the raycast extension and can't try it out (i don't have a mac), so you gotta help me pinpoint the issue yourself:

  1. download something else (such as a youtube video) with raycast extension and lmk if preview issue is still present.
  2. download the video from https://cobalt.tools and lmk if preview issue is still present.

please report back to me if anything changes or goes wrong!

<!-- gh-comment-id:1719550242 --> @wukko commented on GitHub (Sep 14, 2023): i suppose the whatsapp client is on macos, right? i didn't make the raycast extension and can't try it out (i don't have a mac), so you gotta help me pinpoint the issue yourself: 1. download something else (such as a youtube video) with raycast extension and lmk if preview issue is still present. 2. download the video from https://cobalt.tools and lmk if preview issue is still present. please report back to me if anything changes or goes wrong!
GiteaMirror commented 2026-04-15 23:48:24 -05:00
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@ianrobertlambert commented on GitHub (Sep 14, 2023):

Thanks for taking a look at this. 🙏

  1. Downloaded a YouTube video using the Cobalt for Raycast extension and the issue still persists.
  2. Downloaded a YouTube video using https://cobalt.tools/ and the issue still persists.

Notes:

  • The WhatsApp client is on macOS.
  • I downloaded the same video using another tool and there is no issue. The WhatsApp video preview works.
<!-- gh-comment-id:1719572723 --> @ianrobertlambert commented on GitHub (Sep 14, 2023): Thanks for taking a look at this. 🙏 1. Downloaded a YouTube video using the Cobalt for Raycast extension and the issue still persists. 2. Downloaded a YouTube video using https://cobalt.tools/ and the issue still persists. **Notes:** - The WhatsApp client is on macOS. - I downloaded the same video using another tool and there is no issue. The WhatsApp video preview works.
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