Check both the main folder and the or "Sent" subfolders.

: Open the Photos app and look for the "WhatsApp" album. If it's not there, it may not have been saved to your camera roll. 2. Locate the File Within the WhatsApp App

If the image was already downloaded once, it may still be in your phone's local folders even if it doesn't show in your main gallery. : Use a file manager app to navigate to:

If the file was deleted, you might be able to recover it if you have a backup that predates the deletion.

Internal Storage > Android > media > com.whatsapp > WhatsApp > Media > WhatsApp Images .