Files with this format ( VID- followed by numbers) are very common in the WhatsApp/Media/WhatsApp Video/ folder. They are named this way to ensure uniqueness [2].
Rename the file from _VID-1615646442863blbon1mp4 to _VID-1615646442863blbon1.mp4 . _VID-1615646442863blbon1mp4
If this file is in a cloud storage folder (like Google Drive or OneDrive), it likely represents a memory from 2021 that was backed up from a mobile device [2]. It is safe to move, rename, or delete, depending on whether you want to keep the media. Files with this format ( VID- followed by
VLC is robust and can often play partially corrupted video files or open files with incorrect extensions [3]. Check File Size: If the file size is or very small (e.g., less than ), the video failed to save properly. 4. Backup Considerations If this file is in a cloud storage