Adding photos from your phone’s gallery to WhatsApp is easy and only takes a few taps. Here’s a quick rundown of how to do it on both iPhone and Android.
Requirements for Adding Photos to WhatsApp
Before getting into the steps, there are a couple requirements you’ll need to meet in order to add photos from your gallery to WhatsApp:
- You must have the latest version of WhatsApp installed on your phone
- Your phone must be running a supported operating system (iOS 10+ or Android 4.0.3+)
- You need to have saved photos in your phone’s gallery that you want to send
- You need an active internet connection
As long as you meet those requirements, you’re ready to add photos to WhatsApp chats and groups!
Adding Photos from Your iPhone Gallery
If you have an iPhone, here are the steps to add a photo from your gallery to WhatsApp:
- Open WhatsApp and go to the chat or group where you want to send the photo
- Tap the + icon in the text box
- Tap “Photo & Video Library” (this is your phone’s gallery)
- Select the album where your photo is saved
- Tap the photo you want to send – a checkmark will appear on it
- You can select multiple photos by tapping on them (a checkmark will appear on each)
- Once you’ve selected your photo(s), tap “Done” in the upper right corner
- Your photo(s) will now appear in the WhatsApp chat, ready to be sent!
- Tap the send button (arrow icon) to send the photo(s) to the chat or group
And that’s it! The photo(s) will now be sent from your iPhone’s gallery to the WhatsApp chat.
Tips for iPhone Photo Sending
- You can select up to 30 photos to send at one time
- Use the Camera icon to take a new photo directly in WhatsApp instead of your gallery
- Tap and hold a photo to Copy, Save, Forward, or Delete it
Adding Photos from Your Android Gallery
If you have an Android phone, here is how to add photos from your gallery to WhatsApp:
- Open WhatsApp and go to the chat or group where you want to send photos
- Tap the Attachment icon (paperclip or + symbol)
- Tap “Gallery”
- Select the album where your photos are located
- Tap the photo(s) you want to send
- Selected photos will have a checkmark on them
- Once you’ve selected your photo(s), tap the send icon (arrow or paper airplane)
- Your photo(s) will now appear in the WhatsApp chat, ready to be sent!
- Tap the send button to send the photo(s) to the chat or group
That’s all there is to it! The photo(s) will now send directly from your Android gallery to the WhatsApp conversation.
Tips for Android Photo Sending
- You can select up to 10 photos to send at one time
- Use the Camera icon to take a new photo directly in WhatsApp
- Long press a photo to Copy, Info, Delete, or Forward it
Troubleshooting Tips
If you’re having trouble adding photos from your device’s gallery to WhatsApp, here are some troubleshooting tips:
- Confirm you have the latest version of WhatsApp installed
- Check that your internet connection is working properly
- Restart your phone and try again
- Force close and reopen WhatsApp
- Clear WhatsApp cache and data
- Make sure WhatsApp has permissions to access your phone’s storage
- Check that the photo file size isn’t too large (over 16MB)
- Convert HEIC photos from iPhone to JPG
- Contact WhatsApp support if the issue persists
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are my photos uploading slowly to WhatsApp?
If your photos are uploading or sending slowly in WhatsApp, it’s usually due to a poor internet connection. Try switching to a stronger WiFi network or move closer to your router. The file size and resolution of the photo can also impact sending speeds.
How do I send photos on WhatsApp Web?
To send photos on WhatsApp Web running on your computer:
- Click the paperclip icon in the chat box
- Click the Upload Photos and Videos option
- Select photos from your computer to upload
- The photos will upload and appear in the chat
- Click the send button to send the photos
Why can’t I find my photos in WhatsApp gallery?
If your WhatsApp gallery isn’t showing photos from your device storage, first confirm WhatsApp has permission to access media files. On Android go to Settings > Apps & notifications > WhatsApp > Permissions and enable all. On iPhone go to Settings > WhatsApp > Photos and enable access.
How do I send full resolution photos on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp automatically compresses photos during sending to save data usage. To send photos in original quality:
- On Android – Go to WhatsApp Settings > Data and storage usage > Media auto-download > select Best Quality.
- On iPhone – Go to WhatsApp Settings > Data and Storage Usage > turn off Low Data Mode.
Conclusion
Adding photos from your mobile device’s gallery to send on WhatsApp only takes a few quick taps. Make sure to select the correct chat or group before picking your photos. Both iOS and Android allow you to select multiple photos at once for convenience. If you run into any issues sending gallery photos, try some basic troubleshooting or reach out to WhatsApp support. With over 2 billion users, WhatsApp makes sharing photos from your gallery a breeze.