WhatsApp Will Let You Share High-Quality Videos

WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature to send high-quality videos.

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The feature will allow users to keep the video resolution, but some compression will still be applied.

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The feature is currently rolling out to beta testers.

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To check if the feature is enabled for your account, try sending a large video file.

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If the high-quality option appears, then the feature is enabled.

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When users share a video using the high-quality option, it will be marked as one.

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The feature follows the ability to send high-resolution photos.

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Users have been requesting this feature for a long time.

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This update may take some time to reach all users.

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