How to Send Photos and Videos Without Losing Quality

You took a great photo, sent it to the family group, and it arrived blurry. Compression is to blame.

#Why apps compress media

- **Speed:** smaller files send faster on slow connections. - **Data:** less mobile data for sender and receiver. - **Storage:** less space on phones and servers.

The problem is when compression is forced and you can't opt out.

#Sending in high quality with Yapie

When you attach photos, Yapie lets you choose the quality:

Option	Best for
HD (recommended)	Sharp photos at a sensible size
Original file	Prints, editing, professional work — no compression at all
Data saver	Slow or expensive mobile data

Set a default in Settings › Data & storage, and change it per send.

#Send as a file for zero changes

Attach media as a **file** to send the exact original — metadata and all. Yapie supports files up to **4 GB**. See [sending big files](/blog/send-files-up-to-4gb).

#Videos

Long videos are large. If the recipient is on mobile data, consider HD rather than original. On Wi-Fi, original keeps every detail.

#Receiving without eating your data

Control what downloads automatically in **Settings › Data & storage** — for example, photos on mobile data but videos only on Wi-Fi. More in [saving mobile data](/blog/save-mobile-data-media-auto-download).

#Other apps

- **WhatsApp:** HD option for photos and videos; send as a document for originals. - **Telegram:** send as a file for originals. - **Signal:** media quality setting (Standard/High).

#Frequently asked questions

How do I send a photo in original quality?

In Yapie choose Original file when attaching, or send the photo as a file. Both keep the original without compression.

Why do my photos look blurry after sending?

The app compressed them. Use HD or Original file in Yapie, or send as a file.

What's the largest file I can send?

Yapie supports files up to 4 GB.