Vid-20180110-wa0168.mp4 -

: Short for "Video," distinguishing it from images (IMG) or audio (AUD).

: If the file won't play, ensure the .mp4 extension is intact. Sometimes moving files between Android and iOS can corrupt the file header, which can often be fixed using VLC Media Player's built-in repair tools. Digital Housekeeping Tip VID-20180110-WA0168.mp4

: On Windows or macOS, you can search your "WhatsApp Video" folder for "2018-01-10" to find all media from that specific day. : Short for "Video," distinguishing it from images

Every part of the "VID-20180110-WA0168" string serves as a timestamp and identifier: : Short for "Video