In this comprehensive guide, we'll cover everything you need to know about sharing videos on WhatsApp, including methods for both Android and iPhone devices, how to send videos from other apps, and tips for handling large video files.
Sharing videos on WhatsApp from Android is straightforward. Here’s a step-by-step breakdown of the process:
First, open the WhatsApp app on your Android device. If you’re not already in the chat, navigate to the desired conversation where you want to share the video.
Select the chat of the person or group you wish to send the video to. If the contact is not in your recent chats, use the search bar to find them.
Next, tap on the attachment icon (represented by a paperclip or clip symbol) located in the text input field. This will give you several options to share different types of files.
After selecting the video, you can add a caption if desired. Then, tap the send button (usually represented by an arrow) to send the video to your selected recipient.
Sharing a video on WhatsApp from an iPhone is slightly different but still easy to follow. Here’s how:
Launch the WhatsApp app on your iPhone. Go to the desired chat where you want to share the video.
Select the contact or group where you’d like to share the video. You can search for a contact by using the search function at the top.
To attach a video, tap on the + button located at the bottom left of the screen next to the text input field.
Once you’ve selected or recorded the video, you can add a caption (optional). Then, tap the send button (the blue arrow) to share the video with your chosen recipient.
You can also share videos directly from other social media platforms or apps to WhatsApp, such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube. The process is simple, and here's how you can do it:
WhatsApp allows video sharing up to 16 MB in file size. Larger videos won’t upload, and you’ll need to reduce the file size before sharing.
To compress large videos, you can use apps like Video Compressor on Android or Video Shrink on iPhone. These tools help reduce the video file size while maintaining good quality.
WhatsApp compresses videos during upload, which can lead to a reduction in quality. To preserve as much quality as possible, consider using shorter clips and high-resolution videos.
When sharing videos from other apps (like Instagram or YouTube), always use the Share icon instead of copying and pasting the link. This ensures the recipient can view the video directly in WhatsApp, without the need to open another app.
When sharing videos from platforms like YouTube or Facebook, the video is often sent as a link rather than the video itself. To avoid this, make sure you are selecting the video properly in the sharing menu to send the actual video file.
To reduce the upload time for videos, use a video compression tool before sharing. Reducing the resolution slightly or trimming the video length can also help.
Sharing videos on WhatsApp is a powerful way to connect with friends, family, and colleagues. Whether you’re using an Android or iPhone, or even sharing videos from Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, or other apps, WhatsApp makes it easy to send videos with just a few taps.
By understanding the file size limitations and using the tips provided in this guide, you can ensure smooth video sharing every time. Remember to take advantage of WhatsApp’s features to reduce video sizes or send videos from other apps seamlessly.
