Meta-owned instant messaging platform WhatsApp regularly updates its app with new features to enhance user experience. However, there are instances where the app may lag. Criticism has long been directed at the platform for its low-quality media sharing. While new features continue to be added, the inability to share media in its original quality can be frustrating. To help you preserve the original quality of your photos and videos, here’s a handy trick: send them as attached documents in WhatsApp chats.


By sending photos and videos as documents, you can bypass WhatsApp's compression and ensure they maintain their high-resolution quality. Here’s a step-by-step guide to sending photos and videos as documents on your iPhone:

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How To Share Photos And Videos As Documents On WhatsApp: Step-by-Step Guide


Before getting started, ensure you have the latest version of WhatsApp installed. Open the App Store, search for WhatsApp, and tap “Update” if an update is available. Now, simply follow these easy steps: 


1. Go to the Photos App
- Open the Photos app on your iPhone and select the photo or video you want to send.


2. Save the Media as a Document
- Tap the share icon at the bottom left corner.
- Select Save to Files.
- Choose On My iPhone to save the photo or video as a document.


3. Open WhatsApp and Select Chat
- Launch WhatsApp and open the chat where you want to send the media.


4. Access Document Sharing
- Tap the “+” icon at the bottom left corner of the chat window.
- Choose Document from the menu.


5. Choose the Photo or Video
- Tap Browse to access the Files app.
- Navigate to the location where you saved the photo or video and select it.


6. Send the Media
- Tap Send to share the photo or video as a document.

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That's it! Your photo or video will be sent as a document, keeping its original quality. The recipient will see a paperclip icon next to the file name, showing it's not a standard photo or video. They can tap on the document to download and view it.