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Send Attachments in Whippy

Learn how to attach and send files such as images and documents in your Whippy messages.

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Written by Maria Cairns
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Why it matters

Attachments allow you to share important files directly within a conversation. This helps streamline communication and ensures recipients receive all necessary information in one place.

Key Concepts

Attachment: A file added to a message, such as an image or document.

Supported file types: JPG, PNG, and PDF files.

File size limits: Maximum file size allowed for each supported file type.

Step-by-Step: Send an Attachment

  1. Open your Inbox.

  2. Select the conversation where you want to send an attachment.

  3. Click the attachments button (paperclip icon) in the message editor.

  4. Choose the file you want to attach from your device.

  5. Compose your message and click Send.

Tips and Best Practices

  • Drag and drop images or files directly into the message area for faster uploading.

  • Make sure your file meets the size requirements:

    • JPG: up to 5MB

    • PNG: up to 1MB

    • PDF: up to 1MB

  • Preview your attachment before sending to confirm the correct file was uploaded.

  • Keep file names clear to help recipients understand what the attachment contains.

Troubleshooting

Issue

Possible Cause

Fix

File will not upload

File exceeds size restrictions

Compress the file or choose a smaller version

Unsupported file type

Only JPG, PNG, and PDF are accepted

Convert the file to a supported format

Attachment not appearing

Upload did not complete

Reattach the file and try again

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