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How to Send Multiple Photos at Once in a Messaging App

Tap through each step to see how to send several photos at once instead of one by one.

  1. Open the photo attachment picker

    In the chat where you want to send photos, tap the gallery or attachment icon.

  2. Select several photos in order

    Tap each photo you want to send; most apps number them in the order you tapped them.

  3. Deselect and reselect to change the order

    If you want a different sending order, deselect a photo and tap it again in the order you actually want.

  4. Tap send to deliver them all at once

    Tap the send button and every selected photo goes out together, in the order you chose.

  5. Why it's useful

    Sending vacation or event photos one at a time clutters the chat and takes far longer than selecting a whole batch and sending them together.

Stop sending photos one at a time

When you have a dozen photos from a trip or event, sending them individually floods the chat and takes much longer than necessary. Selecting several at once keeps the conversation tidy and gets them all delivered in seconds.

Check whether original quality is preserved

Many apps compress photos by default to save data, even when several are selected together. If quality matters, look for a separate "original quality" or "HD" toggle before sending β€” WhatsApp, for example, offers an HD option right in the send menu.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a limit to how many photos I can send at once?

It varies by app and device, but most messaging apps let you select dozens of photos in a single batch β€” WhatsApp allows up to 30 at once.

Can I mix photos and videos in the same batch?

Yes, most apps let you select a mix of photos and videos together and send them all in one action.