The latest beta version of WhatsApp allows some users to send HD pictures in chats. The option preserves dimensions and improves image quality by applying light compression.
WhatsApp is constantly expanding its range of functions and with the latest beta version, there is now an option that enables sending HD images. This innovation affects both iOS and Android users and was first reported by WABetaInfo.
The new option is called “HD Photo” WhatsApp is available in beta version 23.11.0.76 for iOS and 2.23.12.13 for Android. The feature is important to note Only a few are unlocked for beta testers at the moment But will be available for more users next week.
Compression is still present
Interestingly, this feature allows sharing images in chat with high quality while preserving the dimensions of the images. However, one will Light compression applied, which means that images are not sent in their original quality. When users send a high-quality image, a new tag automatically appears in the message bubble to notify the recipient that the image was sent using this option. The Standard Quality option is always selected by default. So every time users want to share a new image with better quality, they need Manually select the HD option.
It should be noted that this feature is strictly for sending pictures between conversations and Does not offer a way to send good quality video Or share high quality photos via status updates.
According to WABetaInfo, this option only appears when a large file size image is selected, and both the Standard and HD options show the resolution at which the image is sent.
Those interested in trying out the new feature can do so by joining the beta. For Android users, this can be done through the Google Play Store, but for iOS through TestFlight (no beta slots available at the moment). Incidentally, for a short time now it has been possible to use Messenger on multiple smartphones at the same time with one account.
up to date [18.08.2023]: feature is now available
Now it is possible to send pictures in “HD quality” via WhatsApp. The corresponding update is currently being distributed and made available worldwide. As declared, the new value corresponds to level one Image size is from 9 to 16 megapixels. In theory, 4K resolution is possible, but compression still damages quality. By default, even after updates, images are sent at known quality to ensure that image sharing is fast and reliable. Users can use higher quality levels when sending Choose additional. If the internet connection is weak, the image will be sent in standard quality first. Larger images will only load if the connection is fast enough.
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