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“No More Worries About Sending ‘Pixelated’ Photos, Messenger Now Allows You to Send Pictures in HD Quality”

With Messenger's new HD photo-sharing feature, users can now effortlessly share their cherished memories and special moments with crystal-clear clarity. No more compromising on quality or stressing over blurry images – your photos will shine and dazzle just as brightly as the memories they capture.

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1 September, 2024

For women, sharing photos with friends after a get-together can be a challenge. Typically, people opt to send high-quality images via iMessage or Airdrop on iOS, or use Zalo, a popular messaging and social media app. However, not everyone uses an iPhone or finds Zalo convenient, which can make photo-sharing a “stressful” situation, as some jokingly say, “many friendships drift apart just because we don’t have Airdrop.”

Messenger has come to the rescue with its latest update, introducing a feature that allows users to send crisp, high-definition photos.

In the newest version of Messenger, the app introduces “HD Photos,” which promises sharper and higher-quality images. The update notification reads, “Introducing HD Photos. From now on, you can send clearer, higher-quality photos. HD Photos use more storage and may take longer to send.”

Using this new feature is simple. First, ensure you have the latest version of Messenger by checking for updates on the App Store or Google Play. Keep in mind that this feature might not be available on all devices or in all regions/countries yet. Here’s how to send HD photos on Messenger:

Step 1: Open Messenger and go to the chat with the person you want to send the HD photo to. Then, tap the “photo” icon to select the image you want to send.

Step 2: On the right side of the photo selection screen, you’ll see an “HD” icon with an empty circle. Tap this icon to enable HD photo sending. When the circle fills up, it indicates that HD photo sending is turned on.

Step 3: Select the photo(s) you want to send in HD and tap “Send.” Photos sent in HD will have an “HD” icon in the top corner, making it easy to distinguish from regular photos.

Users can identify HD photos by the “HD” icon in the top-right corner of the image.

When comparing HD photos to regular ones, you’ll notice significant differences in sharpness, color accuracy, size, and file size. Keep in mind that sending HD photos consumes more mobile data, so it’s advisable to use a Wi-Fi connection when possible to conserve your data plan.

Currently, the HD photo-sending feature is only available on mobile devices.

Frequently asked questions

When you send a photo via Messenger, the platform compresses the file to reduce its size and facilitate faster transfer over the internet. This compression often results in a loss of quality, leading to pixelated or blurry images.

To send pictures in HD quality on Messenger, you need to enable the ‘Send HD Photos’ setting. Go to your Messenger settings, find the ‘Photos and Videos’ section, and toggle on the ‘Send HD Photos’ option. With this setting enabled, your photos will retain their original quality when sent to your friends or family.

Sending photos in HD quality will consume more data compared to sending compressed images. If you have a limited data plan, keep an eye on your data usage, especially when sending multiple or large HD photos. You can always disable the ‘Send HD Photos’ setting if you want to conserve data.

When you send HD photos, they are transmitted and stored in higher quality, which could potentially expose more details in the images. Ensure you are comfortable with the level of detail being shared and consider the sensitivity of the information in your photos, especially when sending personal or confidential content.

Yes, the ‘Send HD Photos’ setting applies to all your conversations on Messenger, including group chats. Everyone in the group chat with this setting enabled will be able to send and receive HD quality photos.