If you want to share images in a different format, WhatsApp lets you send photos as PDFs, along with regular photos and videos. This feature works across Android phones, iPhones (iOS), and even WhatsApp Web, as long as you know the right steps.
To send a photo as a PDF on WhatsApp, use the Document option instead of the gallery. Traditionally, photos had to be saved as a “.pdf” file first, but now WhatsApp also lets you send images directly through the document section without converting them beforehand.
Keep in mind that photos sent as documents won’t appear in your phone’s gallery. Instead, they are stored in WhatsApp’s Documents folder. You can usually open them directly within WhatsApp, but if the message is deleted, you’ll need to access the file through that folder.
Now, let’s take a look at how you can send photos as PDF files on WhatsApp.
How to Send Photos in PDF via WhatsApp
On Android
- Open a WhatsApp conversation and tap on the field to enter text;
- Tap the attach icon (paper clip) and select “Document”;
- Locate the PDF photo you want to upload and tap on it;
- Confirm the submission by clicking on “Send”.
on iPhone
- Open a conversation on WhatsApp;
- In the lower-left corner, tap the plus (“+”) button and go to “Document”;
- Locate the PDF photo you want to upload and tap on it;
- Tap “Submit” to confirm submission.
On WhatsApp Web (PC)
- Open a conversation on WhatsApp;
- Click on the attach icon (paper clip) and select “Document”;
- Locate, on your computer, the PDF photo you want to send;
- Click on “Send”;
- Confirm the submission by clicking the green button.
What is the maximum size of the photo in PDF?
WhatsApp allows you to send PDFs (and other documents) up to 100 MB each.
Can I send a PDF photo saved in the cloud?
No. The file must be saved on your phone or computer to send a photo in PDF via WhatsApp.
Can I send a PDF photo in groups?
Yup. Follow the same tutorial on your device to send images and PDF documents to the WhatsApp groups you participate in.
Where is the WhatsApp saved documents folder?
If you receive a PDF photo via WhatsApp (or any other file via messenger), it will be saved in the WhatsApp folder “WhatsApp/Media/WhatsApp Documents”. The folder location varies by device and operating system.
