Where Does WeChat Store Files and Chat Data?
WeChat FileStorage folder on Windows and Mac, where documents, images and chat files actually land.
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WeChat desktop keeps per account data under a WeChat Files tree. Documents, images and videos land in FileStorage subfolders named by type.
The in app path display is authoritative. On Windows check Settings, General, File Management. On Mac the Containers subpath shifts between versions, so confirm there too.
Where WeChat stores this, by platform
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\WeChat Files\[WeChatID]\FileStorage
Each logged in account gets its own WeChatID folder. Docs under FileStorage/File, images under FileStorage/Image. Changing the root in Settings moves future files only.
~/Library/Containers/com.tencent.xinWeChat/Data/Library/Application Support/com.tencent.xinWeChat
Exact subpath may vary by version. Open WeChat Settings to see the live storage path rather than guessing the Containers tree.
Frequently asked questions
How do I free gigabytes of WeChat disk use?
Use WeChat Settings, General, Storage to clear cache and manage chat files. Deleting FileStorage folders by hand can orphan chat records.
Can I move WeChat files to another drive?
On Windows, change the location in Settings, General, File Management. Move only through that setting so the client follows the files.
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