Did you know you could easily share files between devices using Whatsapp. That’s right. If you have a PDF file someone sent to your phone and you wish to view it on your laptop, you can use Whatsapp to send yourself files between devices. I do that alot on Telegram, but Whatsapp soon added this feature as well.
To do that, simply tap on the floating chat icon, then under select contact, your name will show up first as “You” with a little subtext “Message yourself”. Tap on this. It will bring the typical chat screen similar to what you would get when you’re chatting with someone else. Now, you can send yourself notes, text, photos, videos and files via the chat input field.
Keep in mind that you can send a file of upto 2GB in size. That includes videos, images, audio files, docs, PDFs or Zip files. This is similar to the maximum size you can share on Telegram. I find this way of sending myself files a much more convenient way of sharing files between my devices than cloud services such as Google Drive or iCloud or Microsoft OneDrive. However, I use this method as a way of sharing temporal and not so important files between devices.
That’s it guys. If you liked this tip, let me know in the comments below.
About David Okwii
David Okwii is the Editor-in-Chief of Dignited.com and a seasoned tech enthusiast whose journey began in the early 2000s. He started blogging while at university, diving deep into mobile apps, smartphone reviews, and operating systems—from testing Linux distros to tweaking Windows machines. David also explores Chromebooks, experiments with Raspberry Pi projects, and brings hands-on curiosity to every review. With vast experience in Uganda’s tech ecosystem and deep knowledge of Africa’s startup landscape, he offers informed, grounded perspectives on consumer technology. When he's not writing or tinkering, David enjoys connecting with nature and exploring the outdoors.
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