Save the images received via WhatsApp through Whapi to Google Drive

Save Your WhatsApp Images to Google Drive Effortlessly

  • Instantly when the trigger is activated
  • Instantly when receiving an image (whapi → webhook_image)
  • Save file to Drive (drive → upload_file)

Tired of endlessly scrolling through WhatsApp chats searching for that one image a client sent last week? Manually downloading and organizing image attachments eats away valuable hours, making teams inefficient and creating risks of lost files or errors. Without automation, important visuals get buried, collaboration lags, and critical assets for your projects vanish just when you need them.

This formula from Botize connects Whapi with Google Drive so every image you receive via WhatsApp is instantly detected and saved right where you want it. No more manual downloads, renaming files, or forgetting attachments—each image is automatically uploaded to your Google Drive, perfectly time-stamped and preserved. You choose exactly which WhatsApp channel to watch, add filters if you'd like to save only certain images, and even adjust the organization structure on Drive. Your media, instantly backed up, always organized, and available for the whole team.

Ready to free yourself from WhatsApp chaos? Follow the simple steps to set up this formula or jump right in using the ready-prepared automation on Botize. In minutes, you'll reclaim your time and never lose an important image again—let’s get you set up!

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Capture Memories with Ease

This automation smartly connects your WhatsApp and Google Drive, ensuring that every image you receive is promptly stored and safe, without lifting a finger.

Manual Botize
Manually saving each image 30 minutes 0 Minutes
Double-checking storage locations 15 minutes 0 Minutes
Organizing photos into folders 45 minutes 0 Minutes
Total 90 minutes 0 Minutes

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⌾︎ If you receive tons of images on WhatsApp daily

⌾︎ Perfect for safekeeping memorable moments from friends and family

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âś• If you don't use WhatsApp for sharing images

âś• Not ideal if you prefer manually managing your media


âś“ Change the frequency of backups based on your needs

âś“ Select specific WhatsApp conversations to track

âś“ Choose custom folder destinations in Google Drive




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