If you used WhatsApp on a computer around that date, the image might still be available in the chat history on your desktop browser or app.
Scroll back to to find the image, then tap it and choose Save or Share > Save Image . 4. Check Cloud Backups
WhatsApp automatically saves images to your device's media gallery. your phone's Photo Gallery or Google Photos app. Look for a folder named "WhatsApp Images" .
back to December 2021 to find IMG 20211228 WA0078.jpg . 2. Check WhatsApp Images Folder Directly
Knowing this can help determine if the file can be recovered from backup or if it has been permanently deleted.
If the image was deleted, check your cloud backups from that time period: (for Android backups). iCloud Photos (for iOS backups). 5. Check WhatsApp Web/Desktop
If you can't find the file in these locations, please let me know: (Android or iPhone) you are using? Do you still have the original chat conversation ?