Martin Jørgensen: If the file was deleted from your phone but you still have the chat history, open the conversation from that date. If the message hasn't been "deleted for everyone" and you haven't cleared the chat, you may see a thumbnail with a download icon (downward arrow) to retrieve it from WhatsApp's servers.
The filename is a standard naming convention for an image received or saved through WhatsApp . Breaking Down the Filename IMG : Indicates the file is an image.
: The date the file was saved or received (August 19, 2022). WA : Short for WhatsApp, identifying the source application.
If you are looking for this specific file on your device or trying to retrieve it, here is how you can locate it: :