How to Transfer Files on WhatsApp on iPhone or iPad

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open WhatsApp Messenger on your iPhone or iPad.

   The WhatsApp icon looks like a green speech bubble with a white telephone in it.
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   Step 2: Tap the Chats tab.

   This button looks like a speech bubble icon next to Settings in the lower-right corner of your screen.
   
   If WhatsApp opens up to a chat conversation in full-screen, tap the back button in the upper-left corner to go back to Chats. , It looks like a writing pencil icon in the upper-right corner of your screen.
   
   It will bring up a list of all your contacts. , You can scroll down to browse the full list or use the Search bar at the top of your screen to quickly find a contact.
   
   Alternatively, you can create a new group or open an existing group chat.
   
   You can transfer files in all personal and group conversations. , It's located next to the message field on the left-hand side of your screen.
   
   It will bring up a pop-up menu with sharing options. , Another pop-up will appear with document locations.
   
   Alternatively, tap Photo & Video Library to send an image or video from the Photos app on your device. , You can share text documents, pdf files, slideshows, and spreadsheets from your device or from your iCloud Drive. , Browse the folders on your device or on your iCloud drive to find the document you want to transfer, and tap on it to send it to your contact.
   
   You will have to confirm your action in a pop-up window. , It will send your document to the chat conversation.
   
   Your contact can download the document from the chat, and view it on their own device.
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   Step 3: Tap the New Chat button.

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   Step 4: Tap on a contact.

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   Step 5: Tap the + button.

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   Step 6: Tap Document on the pop-up menu.

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   Step 7: Select the location of the document you want to transfer.

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   Step 8: Find and tap the document.

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   Step 9: Tap Send to confirm.

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