Facebook Messenger is a popular platform for sharing images with friends and family. However, you might have noticed that the quality of your images can sometimes be reduced when sent. Fortunately, there’s a method to send high-resolution images on Facebook Messenger. Here’s how to do it.

Why it’s Important to Send and Receive High-Resolution Images

Users of Facebook Messenger often use the app not just for chatting, but also for sending photos to their friends. These photos, unfortunately, have a significant limitation. They are compressed to take up as little space as possible in the recipient’s phone memory, to allow for quicker sending and receiving, and to consume the least amount of data. While this might have obvious benefits, it also has a big downside: the received image will lose quality when enlarged or viewed on a screen larger than a smartphone, such as on a PC monitor or a Smart TV.

A low-resolution image won’t be an issue for those viewing an image on their smartphone’s small screen, but what happens if you want to enlarge it to see a detail? Or if you want to download it for printing and putting in a photo album or using for a digital photo frame? In these cases, a low-resolution image, poor in detail due to Facebook Messenger’s compression, will be completely useless. Whereas, a high-resolution photo will show much more detail, even after enlargement. So, let’s see if it’s possible and how to send high-resolution photos on Facebook Messenger.

How to Send High-Resolution Images on Facebook Messenger

Here’s how to send high-resolution images on Facebook Messenger:

  1. Open Facebook Messenger and select the conversation where you want to send an image.
  2. Click on the gallery icon to open your photos.
  3. Select the image you want to send.
  4. Before pressing the “Send” button, click on the “i” icon next to your image.
  5. Ensure the “High resolution” option is enabled.
  6. Click the “Send” button.

There you go, you have now sent a high-resolution image on Facebook Messenger!

Tips for Sending High-Resolution Images on Facebook Messenger

Here are some tips to ensure your images are sent in high resolution on Facebook Messenger:

  • Ensure your Internet connection is stable. Sending high-resolution images can take more time and consume more data.
  • Make sure your Facebook Messenger app is up-to-date. Older versions might not support sending high-resolution images.

Conclusion

Sending high-resolution images on Facebook Messenger is an excellent way to share your photos in the best possible quality. With these simple steps, you can now share your best photos with your friends and family.

FAQ

Does sending high-resolution images on Facebook Messenger consume more data?

Yes, sending high-resolution images usually consumes more data than sending standard quality images.

Can I send high-resolution images on the mobile Facebook Messenger app?

Yes, you can send high-resolution images on the mobile Facebook Messenger app.

Is there a limit to the size of the images I can send in high resolution on Facebook Messenger?

No, there’s no specific size limit for images sent in high resolution on Facebook Messenger.

Will all my images be sent in high resolution if I enable the option once?

No, you need to enable the “High resolution” option for each image you want to send in high resolution.