Can you send multimedia files on WhatsApp?

Yes, you can send various types of multimedia files on WhatsApp, including photos, videos, GIFs, and audio files. Here's how to send multimedia files on WhatsApp:

### Steps to Send Multimedia Files:

1. **Open WhatsApp**: Launch the WhatsApp app on your smartphone.

2. **Go to Chat**: Navigate to the chat with the contact or group to whom you want to send the multimedia file.

3. **Tap Attachment Icon**: Tap on the attachment icon (paperclip icon) or the "+" button, depending on your device, located next to the text input field.

4. **Select Media Type**: From the menu that appears, select the type of media you want to send:
   - **Photo/Video**: Choose this option to select a photo or video from your device's gallery or to capture a new photo or video using your device's camera.
   - **Document**: Choose this option to send a document or file from your device.
   - **Audio**: Choose this option to send an audio file from your device.

5. **Choose Media**: Depending on the media type selected, browse through your device's gallery, file system, or cloud storage to select the file you want to send.

6. **Send Media**: After selecting the media file, tap on the "Send" button to send it to the contact or group. The file will be uploaded and sent as a message in the chat.

### Additional Tips:

- **Media Compression**: WhatsApp automatically compresses photos and videos before sending them to reduce file size and conserve data usage. This compression may affect the quality of the media files.

- **Caption**: You can add a caption to the media file before sending it by typing in the text input field provided.

- **Multiple Files**: You can send multiple media files in a single message by selecting multiple photos or videos from your device's gallery or file system.

- **Media Limit**: WhatsApp imposes limits on the size and number of media files you can send in a single message. As of my last update, the maximum video size for sending on WhatsApp is 100 MB, and you can send up to 30 photos or videos at once.

### Conclusion:

WhatsApp allows you to send various types of multimedia files, including photos, videos, GIFs, and audio files, to your contacts and groups. By following the steps outlined above and selecting the media file you want to share, you can easily send multimedia content to your friends, family, or colleagues on WhatsApp.