Methods for linking computer data to a WhatsApp message

Last update: 04/10/2024
Attach Files From Computer to WhatsApp Message

You can send photos, videos, and data stored on your laptop using WhatsApp . You'll see how in the steps to connect the data stored on your computer to a WhatsApp message.

Connecting computer data to a WhatsApp message

Since almost all knowledge processing, document preparation, and image editing work is done on computer systems, it is likely that all of our archival data, photos, and vital documents are stored on our computer systems.

This leads many customers to rely on email to share or send documents, photos and data to different people.

However, email isn't the only option for sending data, photos, and documents stored on a laptop to others. You can also use WhatsApp to send almost any type of file, photo, or document to anyone using WhatsApp.

Connect and send data from a computer using WhatsApp

Remember that you must have an active WhatsApp account on your iPhone or Android phone and follow the steps below to connect your computer's data to a WhatsApp message.

1. Open any web browser on your laptop and go to internet.whatsapp.com

2. On your laptop screen, you will see a QR code and instructions on how to scan the code with your smartphone.

The QR code of the quesApp website

3. Now open WhatsApp on your Android phone > tap the 3 dots Menu icon > WhatsApp Crimson in the drop-down menu.

Open WhatsApp Web on Android Phone

On an iPhone, tap Settings > WhatsApp Crimson on the sliding screen.

Open WhatsApp Web on iPhone

4. On the next screen, you will see instructions for scanning the QR code. Tap OK. Done. and scan the QR code on your laptop screen using the rear camera from your iPhone or Android phone.

Scan the WhatsApp Web QR code with a smartphone

5. Once your phone reads the QR code, you will instantly see all your WhatsApp messages on your laptop screen.

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6. Open a new message or message thread with the person you want to send the file to. Type your message and tap the pushpin icon in the upper right corner of your screen.

Attachment icon on WhatsApp Web

7. In the drop-down list of attachment options, click the Paperwork icon to send the PDF or any other type of Doc file, or the Photos icon to send photos and movies.

WhatsApp Attachment Options

8. In the pop-up window, find the file you want to send and double-click on it.

Select a file on your computer to attach to a WhatsApp message

9. Once the file is attached to the WhatsApp message, click the Send button to send the file to your WhatsApp contact.

Send a WhatsApp message with attachments

Word: You can link additional data to your WhatsApp message by clicking the + ADDITIONAL FILE icon.

Disconnect from WhatsApp on PC or Mac

After using WhatsApp on a PC or Mac , make sure to log out of WhatsApp on your laptop by clicking the Menu Icon button , then clicking Log Out in the dropdown menu.

Exit WhatsApp Web

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