Meta-owned WhatsApp has unveiled an exciting addition to its platform—an enhanced feature enabling users to share high-definition (HD) photos with their contacts.
The announcement was delivered by WhatsApp’s head, Will Cathcart, through a post on X (formerly known as Twitter).
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Cathcart expressed, “The demand for this feature has been substantial! You can now effortlessly share your photos in HD.” Accompanying his message was an informative video detailing the new functionality.
A lot of people have been asking for this one! You can now share your photos in HD. https://t.co/JxBlEc3vIJ
— Will Cathcart (@wcathcart) August 17, 2023
In parallel, the renowned instant messaging app tracker, WaBetaInfo, shared key insights regarding this novel feature in a comprehensive post on X.
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Key insights about HD photos include:
- Selective HD Option: The HD feature selectively emerges solely for photos deemed of high enough quality to be transmitted in elevated resolution. The HD option remains unobtrusive if the disparity between compressed image quality and high-quality versions is minimal, or if the image size is relatively small.
- Expanding HD Videos Availability: The availability of HD videos will soon extend to a broader range of users, with a gradual rollout anticipated in the near future. Certain users already have access to this feature.
- HD Exclusion from Status Updates: Notably, WhatsApp has chosen not to integrate this feature into photos shared through status updates, maintaining a distinction in handling visuals in different contexts.
- Quality-Preserving Compression: Opting for the “high quality” setting when sending a photo does involve a degree of compression, albeit without compromising the image’s dimensions. It’s important to note that even with this compression, the original image dimensions are maintained. For users seeking to share a photo without any compromise in quality, sending it as a document is recommended.
Latest highlights about HD photos:
— WABetaInfo (@WABetaInfo) August 17, 2023
1) The HD option shows up only for photos that are are considered good enough to be sent in high quality. If the compressed image quality isn't significantly different from the high-quality one, or the photo isn't very large in size, the HD… pic.twitter.com/tV5eC87MLc
As a widely embraced communication platform, WhatsApp enjoys a vast user base, serving as a primary channel for instantaneously sharing diverse data, including images and videos.
Continuing its commitment to enhancing user experiences, WhatsApp consistently introduces fresh updates and features to refine and streamline its application.
