How to send a screenshot to WhatsApp?

How to send a screenshot to WhatsApp - briefly?

To send a screenshot to WhatsApp on an iPhone, simply take the screenshot and then tap on the thumbnail that appears at the bottom left corner of your screen. Choose WhatsApp from the list of sharing options, select the contact or group you want to send it to, and press Send. On Android devices, after taking a screenshot, tap on the "Share" button in the notification panel and choose WhatsApp as the destination.

How to send a screenshot to WhatsApp - in detail?

Sending a screenshot to WhatsApp can be accomplished using various methods depending on the device and operating system you are using. Below is a detailed guide on how to do this on both Android and iOS devices:

On Android Devices

  1. Capture a Screenshot:

    • Press and hold the Power button and the Volume Down button simultaneously for a few seconds. You will see the screenshot captured in the notification bar.
  2. Open WhatsApp:

    • Unlock your device if necessary, then tap on the WhatsApp icon to open the application.
  3. Select or Create a Chat:

    • Choose an existing chat or create a new one by tapping on the 'New Chat' icon at the bottom right corner of the screen.
  4. Attach the Screenshot:

    • In the chat window, tap on the paperclip icon located at the top right corner of the screen. This will open the attachment menu.
    • Select 'Gallery' from the list of options.
  5. Find and Select the Screenshot:

    • Navigate to your screenshots folder, which is usually labeled 'Screenshots'.
    • Tap on the screenshot you want to send to select it. You can also choose multiple screenshots by tapping on each one.
  6. Send the Screenshot:

    • After selecting the screenshot(s), tap on the 'Send' icon (usually a paper airplane) at the bottom right corner of the screen. The screenshot will now be sent to the selected chat.

On iOS Devices

  1. Capture a Screenshot:

    • Press and hold the Side button (or Top button on older models) and the Volume Up button simultaneously for a few seconds. You will see the screenshot captured in the bottom left corner of the screen.
  2. Open WhatsApp:

    • Unlock your device if necessary, then tap on the WhatsApp icon to open the application.
  3. Select or Create a Chat:

    • Choose an existing chat or create a new one by tapping on the 'New Chat' icon at the top right corner of the screen.
  4. Attach the Screenshot:

    • In the chat window, tap on the '+' icon located at the bottom left corner of the screen. This will open the attachment menu.
    • Select 'Photo & Video Library' from the list of options.
  5. Find and Select the Screenshot:

    • Navigate to your screenshots folder, which is usually labeled 'Screenshots'.
    • Tap on the screenshot you want to send to select it. You can also choose multiple screenshots by tapping on each one.
  6. Send the Screenshot:

    • After selecting the screenshot(s), tap on the 'Send' icon (usually a paper airplane) at the bottom right corner of the screen. The screenshot will now be sent to the selected chat.

By following these steps, you can easily send a screenshot via WhatsApp on both Android and iOS devices.