Better video quality on WhatsApp Business Status
Use the same routine as personal WhatsApp: turn on HD uploads, send the video to your own chat with HD on, and forward it to Status. Prepare the video first so fine product detail survives compression.
Why it matters for business
- Customers judge products by the video. Blurry fabric, food or jewellery looks cheaper than it is.
The routine
- Turn on HD uploads once: in WhatsApp, go to Settings, Storage and Data, Media Upload Quality, and choose HD Quality.
- Open your own chat in WhatsApp (search for your name or number), attach the video and check HD is on before sending.
- Hold the message you just sent, tap Forward, and choose My Status.
Tips for product videos
- Film in good light. Low light adds grain, which compression turns to mush.
- Hold the camera steady and move slowly; fast pans smear.
- Keep text large if you add captions.
- Postproof was tuned through WhatsApp Business, so its settings hold up on the route sellers actually use.
Questions
Is WhatsApp Business compression different?
In day-to-day use many people find Business looks worse. We tested Postproof on Business for that reason.
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