Send photos, videos, or voice messages in Google Messages

Google Messages lets you send and receive photos, videos, audio files, or GIFs as multimedia over RCS.

Important:

Some steps only work on Android 6.0 and up. Learn how to check your Android version.
To send or receive files, grant permission to Google Messages. Control your app permissions.

Send photos, videos, files, or GIFs

Open Google Messages 👁 Image
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Open or start a conversation.
Tap Gallery 👁 Image
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Select a file or take a picture.
(Optional) Tap the HD or HD+ button to change the Media quality.
- HD Optimized for chat: Sends quality media faster, uses less data.
- HD+ Original quality: Sends at full media resolution.
Tap Send 👁 Send
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Tips:

Photos or recordings that you take in Google Messages aren’t saved on your device.
The option you select is saved and will be used when you send images in the future. You can change it every time you attach an image to a new message. The options are available in the image preview.

Important: The feature is only available for Pixel 6 and later, and Samsung Galaxy S20+ devices.

To access the feature:

Tips:

The feature works for images and videos in RCS and MMS messages.
Images with camera effects show up on Messages Web and RCS for iPhone devices.
Available effects range from a simple touch up to look your best in different lighting conditions to seasonal effects.

To cancel a voice message, swipe left on the chat or close the message.

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