How to Send HD Images and Videos on WhatsApp

Producer: Priyanka Das Editor: Sujata Singh

WhatsApp has a feature which allows users to send images and videos in HD.

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It is not enabled by default, and must be selected everytime you want to send a media file.

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To send media files in HD, check the following steps.

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Open the chat with the person you want to send the high-quality photo or video to.

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Next, select the image/video that you want to send by tapping on the paperclip icon.

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On the top, you will find an option to send in HD.

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Select ‘HD Quality.’

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Now, tap on the paper plane icon to send.

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All images sent using the HD option will be marked as ‘HD.’

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