WhatsApp has become one of the most popular messaging platforms in the world, with over 2 billion users. One of the key features of WhatsApp is the ability to send media files like images, videos, documents and more to your contacts. While WhatsApp started out as a mobile-only app, they have expanded to offer a web version that allows you to use WhatsApp from your desktop browser.
Sending media messages like images is easy to do in the WhatsApp mobile app, but it can be a bit tricky to figure out in the WhatsApp web version. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps to send image media messages on WhatsApp web.
Requirements for Sending Images on WhatsApp Web
Before we get into the specifics of how to send images through WhatsApp web, let’s go over the requirements:
- You need to have the latest version of the WhatsApp mobile app installed on your phone.
- Your phone needs to be connected to the internet via mobile data or Wi-Fi.
- Your desktop browser needs to be connected to the internet via broadband, Wi-Fi or mobile hotspot.
- You’ll need to link your WhatsApp account on your phone to WhatsApp web on your computer browser.
As long as your phone and desktop browser meet these requirements, you’ll be able to send and receive images seamlessly between the WhatsApp mobile and web versions. The connection between the two platforms is enabled through QR code scanning.
Step 1 – Open WhatsApp Web and Scan QR Code
To get started sending images through WhatsApp web, first open the web browser on your computer and go to web.whatsapp.com. This will bring you to the WhatsApp web login page.
You should see a QR code displayed on the screen. Now open up the WhatsApp mobile app on your phone and tap the three dot menu icon at the top right. From here, select WhatsApp Web. Your phone will open up the camera viewfinder.
Point your phone’s camera at the QR code displayed on your computer screen. Your phone will scan the code and you’ll see a confirmation that WhatsApp has been linked. Your phone screen will display “Linked Devices” to indicate the connection was successful.
Step 2 – Select the Chat to Send Image
Once your phone is linked to WhatsApp web on your computer, you can start sending images. First, open the chat window of the contact or group you want to send the image to.
The WhatsApp web interface should look very similar to the mobile app. You’ll see your full chat history and list of contacts on the left sidebar. Click any contact or group to open the chat window where you can send messages.
Step 3 – Attach the Image
Now that you’ve opened the chat, it’s time to attach the image. Click the paperclip icon at the bottom of the chat window. This will open up your computer’s file explorer window.
Navigate to the image file you want to send and select it. Click Open to attach the image to your WhatsApp message.
You should now see the image preview displayed in the chat window. The file name will be visible under the preview image.
Step 4 – Crop and Edit Image (Optional)
Once the image is attached in the chat window, you have the option to crop or edit it before sending. To crop the image, click on the Crop icon above the image preview. This will open editing tools to crop and rotate the image.
After you finish cropping, click the check mark to apply the edits. You can also add filters, text, stickers and emojis to the image before sending by clicking on the Pencil icon.
Step 5 – Send the Image Message
When you’re ready to send the image, simply click the Send button (the arrow icon). The image will be delivered instantly to the recipient. They will see your media message in the chat history like any other WhatsApp message.
That’s all there is to it! Sending images through WhatsApp web is just as easy as the mobile app once you have the platforms linked up. You can send multiple images at once or share entire albums by selecting multiple files when attaching.
Tips for Sending Images on WhatsApp Web
Here are some helpful tips to keep in mind when sending images through WhatsApp web:
- Make sure your phone has an active internet connection for the platform link to stay connected.
- Use recent versions of Chrome, Firefox or Edge for the best WhatsApp web experience.
- Images will upload and send faster over Wi-Fi than mobile data.
- You can send images up to 16MB in size through WhatsApp.
- Adjust image cropping and compression to reduce file size if needed.
- Rotate images if they display incorrectly for the recipient.
Troubleshooting Image Sending Issues
If you’re having trouble sending images through WhatsApp web, here are some troubleshooting steps:
- Make sure your phone and computer are connected to the internet.
- Check that your WhatsApp mobile app is updated to the latest version.
- Scan the QR code again to relink your mobile app if the platforms have disconnected.
- Double check that you’ve selected the correct image file to attach.
- Open the image in editing software and re-save it if the file is corrupted.
- Resize overly large image files before sending to reduce the file size.
- Clear the browser cache and cookies to eliminate any corrupt data.
Following these tips should help you successfully send high-quality image messages through WhatsApp web. Let us know if you have any other questions!
Conclusion
Sending images through WhatsApp web is very convenient for having seamless chats across devices. Now that you know how to link up your phone and computer, attach images, edit and crop them, you’ll be sending great media messages in no time.
Sharing photos with your WhatsApp contacts has never been easier. Plus, the ability to crop and optimize images before sending from your desktop makes the web platform that much more powerful.
As with the mobile application, be mindful of only sharing media that you have permission to distribute. Make use of WhatsApp’s end-to-end encryption for keeping your messages and images secure.
For more visual communication with individuals or groups, utilize WhatsApp’s media capabilities across web and mobile. Stay connected with your contacts anywhere through the power of messaging.