It seems that WhatsApp is gradually adapting to the changing times and, above all, to the needs of its users. While it’s true that sometimes its features haven’t quite caught on, like video statuses, others respond to popular demand, such as the ability to use a single app to manage multiple WhatsApp accounts. Over the years, WhatsApp has added many other features, such as the ability to make voice and video calls, which changed the mobile phone landscape to some extent. This time, it’s the turn of HD videos, something that the WhatsApp community has been requesting for a while.
It’s still behind, but it’s a big improvement
Yes, believe it or not, this is a novelty: until now, WhatsApp did not support HD videos, and the maximum resolution allowed was 848×476 pixels, with an aspect ratio of approximately 16:9. This resolution made sense when most smartphones had screens with that resolution or, at most, HD. However, with the proliferation of Full HD and even 2.5K screens, this limitation has become problematic because the video quality of compressed files sent via WhatsApp did not meet user expectations.
With the new update, users will be able to edit the video resolution in the video editing panel before sending it, similar to how images are handled. The HD resolution will not be the default setting because SD quality takes up less storage space and is easier to transmit in cases of poor connectivity.
Indeed, it may not be the leap that many were hoping for, but it’s a positive step toward improving video sharing on the platform. WhatsApp was starting to lag behind its competitors in this regard. With any luck, they’ll update to Full HD resolution in the near future, which would be a welcome improvement for users.
