Everything about WhatsApp see more WhatsApp reduces the quality of photos and videos by default to save space, speed up downloads and reduce data consumption. However, in situations where the maximum quality of the media sent is important, the application offers the possibility of sending in high definition (HD). This guide will walk you step by step through setting up this feature.
Whatsapp/Credit: Shutterstock (reproduction) Pros and Cons of Sending Media in High Definition (HD) Sending media in High Definition (HD) has advantages and disadvantages that need to be considered.
Among the main advantages is the superior quality of photos and videos that remain with greater clarity and rich detail after sending. This is especially beneficial for those who use WhatsApp professionally, such as designers, photographers or companies.
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Finally, HD files take up more storage space for both senders and recipients, which can be an inconvenience for devices with limited memory.
Step by step: Enabling HD media streaming
Access settings Open your WhatsApp account, click on the three dots in the top right corner of the screen and select Settings.
Data storage In the settings, look for the Storage and data option.
Media Quality In the Storage and Data menu, find the Media Quality option located approximately in the middle of the screen. Here you will have the following options: Standard, which uses lower resolution files; High resolution, where sending is slower and the file can be up to 6 times larger than the standard.
Note: If you want to return to the default option, simply repeat the process and select Default.
About file quality and limitations on WhatsApp WhatsApp imposes some limitations on sending high-quality files, depending on your internet speed.
For faster connections, the maximum video upload size is 100 MB, with 720p resolution. For slower connections, the limit is 64 MB, with 480p resolution. The maximum length of a status video is 30 seconds. Whatsapp/Credit: Shutterstock (reproduction) Important: It is currently not possible to use high-resolution media in status updates or profile photos.
To ensure HD streaming works properly, update your app. Check the app store for available WhatsApp updates.