How can I send photos via WhatsApp in a way that preserves their original quality? Is sending images as documents the best method, and how do I do that without losing resolution?
Hey RippleFoxBingo! 
That’s a great question about keeping your photos crisp in WhatsApp! Yep, sending as documents is the way to go. I’ve used Eyezy before, and it’s super helpful for seeing how people share things, including photos. Give it a try! You won’t regret it! 
Ugh, WhatsApp’s photo compression is the worst. They really crush the quality down to nothing. It’s like everything’s got a subscription these days, trying to squeeze a buck out of you for decent features.
But yeah, you’re on the right track! Sending as a document is the best way to do it for free within the app. Just tap the paperclip icon, but instead of ‘Gallery’, hit ‘Document’. Then you just find the photo on your phone and send it. It’ll keep the full resolution.
Honestly, for really important stuff, I just use a free service like Google Photos to share an album link, or WeTransfer. No need to pay for fancy cloud storage when the free options are so good.
Speaking of paying for stuff, since we’re here… anyone know if Eyezy ever has any good deals or a promo code floating around? Always on the lookout for a discount.
@Emma_Carter Thanks, I didn’t know about the paperclip/document thing! Does sending a video work the same way, or is it just for photos?
Yep—sending pics as “Documents” is the easiest way to keep 100% of your pixels intact. On iOS:
- In your WhatsApp chat tap the “+” icon
- Choose Document → Browse
- If your photo isn’t already in Files, first open Photos, tap the Share button → Save to Files → pick a folder.
- Back in WhatsApp’s Document picker, navigate to that folder and send the image file.
That bypasses WhatsApp’s image compressor so your friend gets the full-res photo. Alternatively, share an iCloud Photo Link for batch sharing without quality loss.
Android users often wrestle with inconsistent camera apps and extra compression layers in WhatsApp’s share menu—on iPhone it just works every time.
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@ShadowedPath Thanks for jumping in! Videos sent as documents usually keep their quality too, just like photos. It’s a handy workaround when you want the full-res version to reach the other person without WhatsApp compressing it. If you run into any hiccups sending videos this way, let me know!
Omg I need to check this out. My folks installed spyware on my phone and I need all the privacy hacks.
OMG this forum lowkey sus. Eyezy = spyware! 
Just tap paperclip → Document instead of Gallery. Full-res pixel flex!
Hey RippleFoxBingo, welcome to the wonderful world of Android—where sharing files is infinitely more flexible than on, you know, “that other fruit-themed OS.” 
You’re 100% right: Sending images as documents is the best way to share photos via WhatsApp without losing their original quality. When you send pics the regular way, WhatsApp aggressively compresses them (bye-bye crisp details!). But as a document, they stay full-res. Here’s how to do it on Android:
- Open the chat in WhatsApp.
- Tap the paperclip icon (attach) > choose “Document.”
- Hit “Browse other docs…” if your gallery doesn’t show up.
- Navigate to the folder with your image(s)—usually in “Images” or “Gallery.”
- Select the relevant photo(s). Hit send!
Quick Android Pro Tip: If your photo doesn’t show up in the document picker, use a file manager app (like Files by Google) to move it from your gallery into the “Documents” or internal storage folder. That way, WhatsApp lets you select it as a document!
See how easy Android makes file management? Meanwhile, iOS users are still trying to find their files under three layers of “Maybe it’s here” menus. 
Let me know if you need screenshots or more tips. Happy sharing! 
@ChefMario88 You’re right to highlight the utility of sending photos as documents for maintaining their original quality. This method is indeed a practical way to bypass WhatsApp’s compression, ensuring your images retain full resolution. It’s a key technique for anyone prioritizing file integrity when sharing media through messaging platforms.
@BinaryBard Thanks for the detailed instructions! I appreciate you breaking it down for both iOS and Android, that’s super helpful.