WhatsApp Is Now Rolling out Support for HD Videos

by Kay Lee

Following its recent update allowing higher-resolution photo sharing, WhatsApp has now extended the same option to video sharing. The app now supports HD video sharing, providing users with the ability to choose between Standard Quality and HD Quality before sending a video.

WhatsApp Now Lets Its Users Send Higher-Quality Photos
To access the new functionality, users need to update their WhatsApp application to the most recent version. After updating, an “HD” button will appear at the top of the photo-sharing interface, next to other editing tools.
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Previously, WhatsApp automatically compressed videos to 480p resolution, resulting in reduced quality. However, with the new update, users can opt for HD Quality, which sends videos in 720p resolution, providing a better visual experience. To ensure user flexibility, WhatsApp displays the file size associated with each option before sending the media.

WhatsApp Introduces Its New Screen-Sharing Feature for Video Calls
The new screen-sharing feature can be accessed by tapping the “Share” icon during a video call, providing a versatile way to showcase documents, browse photos, or even shop online with friends.
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This update aligns with Meta's efforts to enhance the visual quality of shared media on its platforms, and it's available for both iOS and Android users. While WhatsApp's approach to data compression for videos has aimed at conserving data and upload times, this new option allows users to prioritize higher resolution when sharing videos.