WhatsApp compresses images when sent as Photos. Learn how to keep quality while keeping file size small.
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Open Fourmeld on your phone browser
Open Chrome or Safari and go to fourmeld.com/image-tools.
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Upload your image
Tap Upload and select the photo from your gallery.
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Compress to under 1MB
Set quality to 80%. This keeps good visual quality at a small file size.
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Share on WhatsApp
Download the compressed photo. Open WhatsApp and share the compressed image.
Tips
- Download your result immediately — processed files may expire after 1 hour
- No file size limit — works with large PDFs and high-resolution images
- Works on desktop and mobile browsers — no app download needed
FAQs
Should I send photos as Photo or Document on WhatsApp?
Send as Document to bypass WhatsApp compression. Your recipient gets the original file quality.
Why does WhatsApp blur my photos?
WhatsApp compresses images sent as Photos. Send as Document for full quality.
What is the WhatsApp image size limit?
WhatsApp accepts images up to 16MB. Compression is applied to large images automatically.
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