Add a picture or file to a chat

  1. In a chat, do one of the following:
    • Tap The add picture icon. Browse to and select one or more pictures. Tap Done.
    • Tap The camera icon > Camera. Take a picture.
    • Tap The file icon . Browse to and select a file.
  2. If you are sending a picture, select one of the following options:
    • HD Quality: The image may take longer to send and will use more data.
    • Average quality: The image will take less time to send and use less data.
    • Low quality: The image takes the least time to send and uses the least data.
    To upload GIFs with animation, you must use HD Quality as the default setting. If you select Average or Low quality, animated GIFs that you add to the chat will be displayed as static images on the recipient's device.

    To save your selection as the default setting, tap the Save this preference into my settings check box.

  3. Tap The send icon.
To comment on a picture, in a chat, tap a picture. In the field at the bottom of the screen, type a comment.
  • To view all the pictures or files in a chat, at the top of the screen, tap the contact name. Tap Pictures or Files.
  • To view all the pictures or files in a chat, at the top of the chat screen, click Pictures or Files.