Guy’s if you have also facing the problem The File Format Is Not Supported in Whatsapp.
In this article we are discussing about how to fix this problem when you have tried to add a status or sending someone photos videos or PDF files.
Our photos videos PDF files not sending and showing the file format is not supported so follow this methods and you can easily fix for solve the problem in the WhatsApp
Meaning Of The File Format Is Not Supported Whatsapp
File format not supported means which file you have tried to send or add to status which will be not supported because it will be may be corrupted or the file size or name will be changed or will which be deleted from the internal storage
1) Check File Type –
WhatsApp supports common file formats like:
Images: JPG, PNG, GIF
Videos: MP4 (H.264 codec preferred)
Documents: PDF, DOCX, XLSX, PPTX, TXT
Solution –
Convert the file to a supported format using an online converter or a file manager app.
2) Rename File Extension
If the file extension is incorrect or missing, WhatsApp won’t recognize it.
Solution –
Rename the file with the correct extension (e.g., .pdf, .mp4, .jpg) using a file manager.
3. Update WhatsApp
An outdated app might not support newer file formats.
Solution –
Go to the Play Store > Search for WhatsApp > Tap Update (if available).
4. Use File Compression (ZIP/RAR)
If WhatsApp blocks a specific file format, compress it into a .zip or .rar archive.
Solution:
Send the compressed file and ask the recipient to extract it.
5. Share via WhatsApp Documents
If it’s not a media file, use the “Document” option in WhatsApp instead of “Gallery.”
Steps:
Attach (Paperclip) > Document > Browse and send the file.
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