WhatsApp has rolled out a new update that finally makes it possible for everyone to send HD photos. However, the feature has some drawbacks.
Send photos in high quality on WhatsApp
A new update for WhatsApp is available! In the latest version of WhatsApp, it is finally possible for everyone to send photos in HD. A small number of users were able to test the feature on WhatsApp before, but now the feature is available to all users. So you can finally share images in the highest quality via the app.
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If you regularly send photos on WhatsApp, you’ve probably noticed that the image quality after sending is (much) worse than the original. That’s no coincidence, because WhatsApp automatically lowers the quality of your photos and videos. WhatsApp will still do this after the update, but you can then choose to send your photos in HD quality.
Disadvantages of sending sharp photos
The big advantage of sharing HD photos on WhatsApp is of course that you no longer lose quality, so that the images remain extremely sharp. However, there are also a number of disadvantages to sending photos in the highest quality on WhatsApp, because the images take up much more memory. Photos in HD quality are larger files, so your iPhone’s storage space fills up faster.
In addition, you have to be careful about sending photos in HD if you use WhatsApp via your mobile data. Precisely because the images in the highest quality are larger files, they also cost more data to send. So check to be sure how big your data bundle is, so that you will not be faced with unexpected costs if you opt for the new HD option on WhatsApp.
This way, you can send photos and videos in HD on WhatsApp
The new WhatsApp update is available to everyone, so you can send all your photos in HD on WhatsApp from today. Earlier we explained here how the new feature works. Do you mainly share videos on WhatsApp? Then we have good news, because WhatsApp recently also allows you to share videos in HD quality. In this tip we explain how that works!
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Are you excited about sharing photos and videos in HD and want to learn more about WhatsApp? Earlier we explained how to edit already sent messages on WhatsApp. Do you want to be online on WhatsApp without anyone noticing? Read here exactly how to do that.
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