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Compress Images for WhatsApp

WhatsApp compresses images heavily. Pre-optimize to maintain quality while ensuring fast delivery.

Last updated: 2025

Recommended Settings
Size

1280x720 or smaller

Format

JPG at 80% quality

Max File Size

16MB (but under 500KB is ideal)

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Optimization Options

Tips for WhatsApp

1 WhatsApp limit: 16MB per image
2 Compress to under 500KB for instant sending
3 1280px max for good quality on phones
4 Use 'Document' option for original quality

Frequently Asked Questions

WhatsApp auto-compresses to reduce bandwidth. Pre-compressing gives you control over the final quality.

Send as 'Document' instead of photo. But pre-compressing and sending as photo is more convenient for recipients.

1280x720 is optimal for phone screens. Larger images offer no benefit and load slower.

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