WHATSAPP users have discovered a handy hidden button that increases the quality of their photos and videos.
The popular messaging app currently compresses files to make them a little smaller.
This makes shipping faster and uses less data.
But those who literally want to have a perfect image can upscale their images to HD.
With an iPhone, standard quality reduces photos to 960×1280 pixels, while HD maintains the original sharp resolution of 3024×4032 pixels.
As far as videos are concerned, they are usually downscaled to 480p, while HD displays them in 720p.
The feature was added last year, but you have to manually tap a button every time you send them.
However, eagle-eyed WhatsApp users have noticed a new button hidden in the settings.
The bonus button lets you set HD quality as the default, so you don’t have to remember to set it manually every time you upload a photo or video.
“Finally,” wrote one user on X.
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“It took them a long time…” another commented.
But think twice before activating the feature right away.
Firstly, as we explained previously, HD uses more data.
So consider whether you have enough data on your network plan to continue uploading HD photos and videos, as they can add up quickly.
You don’t want to run out of data or be charged extra.
Secondly, because they are larger files, they will take a little longer to send.
This is especially the case with particularly voluminous videos.
How to make HD the default on WhatsApp
If you want to set HD as the default option on WhatsApp, start by opening the app and going to Settings.
Tap on the Storage and data option.
Look for the media upload quality.
Select HD quality and all your photos and videos will automatically be uploaded in this format from now on.
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