WhatsApp is one of the most used messaging apps globally, with over 2 billion active users. Among its many features, sending and receiving photos is one of the most utilized. However, the automatic image compression feature on WhatsApp often results in the loss of image quality. But fret not, there is a way to send high-quality photos on WhatsApp. Let’s delve into the steps.
Steps to Send High-Quality Photos on WhatsApp
Step 1: Open the chat
First, open the WhatsApp application on your phone. Navigate to the chat where you want to send the high-quality picture.
Step 2: Tap on the attachment icon
Next, tap on the attachment icon (represented by a paperclip) located at the lower right corner of your screen.
Step 3: Choose the ‘Document’ option
Instead of choosing the ‘Gallery’ or ‘Camera’ option which are usually used for sending photos, select ‘Document’.
Step 4: Select the desired photo
Now, browse through your files and select the photo you want to send. If your photo is not appearing in the ‘Browse other docs’ section, you can locate it by tapping on ‘Browse other docs’ and navigating to your image folder. Once you’ve found it, select the photo.
Step 5: Send the photo
Review your selection and then hit ‘Send’. Your photo will be sent as a document. This method ensures that the photo is not compressed, maintaining its original quality.
Things to Note
- Photos sent as documents will need to be downloaded and viewed, unlike images sent normally which can be viewed directly in the chat.
- This method works best if the person receiving the image wants to use it for a purpose that requires high quality, such as printing.
Conclusion
Sending high-quality photos through WhatsApp is a simple and straightforward process. All you have to do is send them as documents. So, the next time you want to share a high-resolution photo, you know what to do!
