WhatsApp users often share photos and videos with friends and family but there is one problem that many may have noticed. The quality of images and videos can drop when they are shared on the messaging platform. While the Meta-owned instant messaging giant already offers an HD option to improve media quality, it still compresses files to some extent.
Now, WhatsApp is reportedly is working on a new feature that will make sharing photos and videos easier without losing their original quality.
According to a report by WABetaInfo, the instant messaging app is testing a new original quality media-sharing option for Android users. The feature will allow users to send photos and videos without applying any compression. This means the person receiving the media will get the same quality as the original file saved on the sender’s phone.
How Will The New WhatsApp Feature Work?
As per the report, WhatsApp is working on adding a third option to its existing media quality settings. Currently, users get two options while sharing photos and videos through the drawing editor: Standard quality and HD quality.
With the new update, users will also get an Original quality option. They can select this option before sending a photo or video, allowing them to share media without compression.
However, there is one important thing to note. The original quality sharing feature will reportedly be available only to WhatsApp Plus subscribers. The company has not announced when it will roll out the feature.
WhatsApp HD And Original Quality: What Is The Difference?
While both options are designed to preserve image and video quality, there is a difference between them.
The existing HD option reduces compression but does not completely remove it. On the other hand, the new Original quality option will allow users to share photos and videos without compression.
This could be useful for people who regularly share high-quality photographs and videos, especially those who do not want to lose details while sending media.
Can You Send Original Quality Photos Without WhatsApp Plus?
Yes. Even without a WhatsApp Plus subscription, users can still share photos and videos in their original quality by sending them as documents.
However, this method takes more steps compared to sharing media directly through the drawing editor.
For now, the feature is under development and is not yet available for beta testing. WhatsApp has also not shared an official rollout date.
