Sending large files on WhatsApp can be a bit tricky, as the app has a file size limit for sharing documents, photos, and videos. However, there is a workaround that involves using cloud storage services like Google Drive or iCloud.
1. Google Drive (Android):
– Firstly, make sure you have the Google Drive app installed on your Android device.
– Open the Google Drive app and sign in with your Google account. If you don’t have an account, you can create one for free.
– Tap on the “+” icon to create a new folder or upload files to an existing folder.
– Choose the files you want to upload from your device’s storage and wait for the upload to complete.
– Once the files are uploaded, long-press on the file you want to share and tap on the “Share” button.
– Select WhatsApp from the list of available apps and choose the contact or group you want to send the file to.
– The file will be sent as a Google Drive link, and the recipients can download it by tapping on the link.
2. Google Drive or iCloud (iPhone):
– On an iPhone, you can either use Google Drive or iCloud to send large files on WhatsApp.
– If you prefer to use Google Drive, follow the same steps as mentioned above for Android.
– If you want to use iCloud, ensure that you have the iCloud Drive app installed and are signed in with your Apple ID.
– Open the iCloud Drive app and tap on the “+” icon to create a new folder or upload files to an existing folder.
– Select the files you want to upload from your device’s storage and wait for the upload to finish.
– Long-press on the file you wish to share, and tap on the “Share” button.
– Choose WhatsApp from the list of available apps and select the contact or group you want to send the file to.
– The recipient will receive the file as a cloud storage link, which they can download by tapping on it.
3. Other Cloud Storage Services:
– While Google Drive and iCloud are popular choices, you can use any cloud storage service that provides file sharing capabilities.
– Some popular alternatives include Dropbox, OneDrive, Box, and Mega.
– Install the respective cloud storage app on your device, sign in, and upload the files you want to share.
– Once uploaded, copy the download link or share option provided by the app.
– Paste the link into WhatsApp and send it to the desired contact or group.
– Recipients can then access the file by clicking on the link and downloading it from the cloud storage service.
By utilizing cloud storage services, you can bypass the file size limitations of WhatsApp and easily share large files with your contacts. Remember to ensure that the files you share are stored securely and that you have permission to share them.