WhatsApp has announced a new feature that allows users to share photos in HD quality. This update was announced by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Similar to WhatsApp messages, audio, and other sharable formats, the HD photos are protected using end-to-end encryption. The Meta-owned company will roll out the HD video-sharing feature soon as well. whatsapp hd images

While Standard Quality remains the default option for sending photos, users can now choose to upgrade their photos to HD on a photo-by-photo basis. This ensures that sharing photos over WhatsApp remains fast and reliable, even when you have low bandwidth connectivity.

WhatsApp introduces HD photo sending

WhatsApp has introduced the ability to send photos in HD quality without compression. Previously, users had to disguise photos as documents to send high-quality images to contacts. Now a new HD option allows sending photos between 9-16 megapixels.

HD Photos is rolling out globally over the next few weeks, with HD Videos also coming soon. In order to get the new update, make sure your WhatsApp application is updated.

How does it work?

Most of the process of sharing HD-quality images is the same as before. However, there will be one extra step to send the HD quality image instead of the standard quality. First, you need to tap on the share image option and then you can select the HD image you want to share. Once selected, you’ll see an option named ‘HD’ on the top center of the screen. Tap that. You will then see the option to either select standard quality or high quality. All you need to do then is just hit the share button.

HD isn’t default yet

HD photo sending is not the default setting. WhatsApp says standard quality uses less storage space and sends faster. Users must select HD for each photo. Despite the higher resolution, images are still compressed but have significantly less quality loss compared to 4K and higher resolutions. Reception quality also impacts the final image presentation. With a weak connection, the photo will first appear standard quality and then download in HD.

Global rollout whatsapp hd images

The HD photo-sending feature is rolling out to all WhatsApp users worldwide. Although distributed in waves, it seems to be spreading quickly. Both Android and iOS have the HD option in the latest versions. WhatsApp Web also has the feature, but the Windows app does not seem to have it yet. Sending HD videos is expected to follow soon.