How to Send HD Photos and Videos in WhatsApp

Quick Tips

• Open WhatsApp and select the relevant images or videos. Select the HD option to send it in HD resolution.
• You can send HD photos and videos using WhatsApp web and mobile apps.
• Look for the HD icon on your photos and videos to locate any sent or received HD photos or videos on WhatsApp.

How to Send HD Photos and Videos on WhatsApp Mobile App

To send your photo or video without compromising image quality, use the sharing options available in the WhatsApp mobile app and select the relevant quality. Follow the below steps to do it.

Tip: You can also check our explainer to know more about sending original-size pictures on WhatsApp.

Step 1: Open the WhatsApp mobile app and tap on the relevant contact from the Chat window.

Step 2: Now, tap on the paper clip icon. iOS users can tap on the + icon in the bottom left corner.

Step 2: Tap on Gallery from the options. Or, if you’re using the WhatsApp iOS app, tap on Photo & Video Library.

Step 3: Here, select the relevant photos or videos.

Step 4: From the menu options, tap on the HD icon. Then, select the HD quality option.

Step 5: Once done, tap on Send. This will send high-resolution photos and videos.

Also Read: How to send high-quality videos on WhatsApp

How to Use WhatsApp Web to Send HD Photos

Like WhatsApp on your mobile, you can also send HD photos via WhatsApp web. However, note that you might not be able to send HD videos at the moment as this option is currently unavailable. Here’s how to do it.

Step 1: Open WhatsApp web on any web browser and go to the relevant contact. Then, click on the + icon.

Step 2: From the options, select Photos & Videos.

Step 3: Click on the relevant photo and select Open.

Step 4: Click on HD at the top and select HD quality.

Step 5: Then, click on Send. This will send the photo in HD quality on WhatsApp.

You can locate high-quality photos or videos by checking for the HD icon in the chat window and then save the WhatsApp media to your device’s gallery accordingly.

Things to Know Before Sending High-Resolution Photos and Videos on WhatsApp

• This option is only available for photos and videos that were originally taken in high quality. So, if WhatsApp identifies that your image or video does not fit the criteria, this option will be greyed out.
• While you can send HD photos and videos, the maximum resolution currently available is 4032×3024 and vice versa for photos and 1280×720 and vice versa for videos.
• You can select multiple photos or videos at once. However, the file size limits will still apply to the media being sent in HD.
• Ensure your internet connection can support the upload or download as HD videos and photos will be bigger than normal WhatsApp media.
• Your device must have sufficient storage space to accommodate the heavier HD video or photo file.
• HD photos and videos will have an HD icon to make them stand out.
• Your image and video might still be compressed to meet the maximum resolution limit on WhatsApp.
• This option might not be available when using the WhatsApp desktop app. WhatsApp web users, however, may send HD photos if the feature is available for your location.

FAQs for Sending High-Quality Images on WhatsApp