Thursday, February 19, 2015

How to send Music files on WhatsApp web version

Whatsapp has launched its web version , where you can operate your whatsapp account from pc browser.

Which supports sending files such as Photos and Videos

But the Pain is, it does not supports sending Mp3 or audio song, from your pc drive to your friend.


This page describes how to send an Mp3 or audio file From whatsapp web version that is from  web.whatsapp.com

Following are the steps : 


You will have to use attach video button here audio files are not shown.



When all files are selected then it shows Mp3 files in particular folder



Suppose you add that file directly then it gives error



To eliminate this error follow the steps :


Step 1 : 
Check weather you have Unchecked "hide extension for known file" in folder options  


You will find it in Folder and search options in Organize menu , or directly in control panel



Step 2 : 
Go to View and UNCHECK the Hide extentions for known file types Click Apply and then OK




Now you will be able to view extension for files eg. Mp3 

Step 3 : Locate the file in my computer and rename it 
you can use F2 key to rename





Step 4 :  Change the extension of file to .Mp4


earlier the file was mp3 now it is changed to mp4 so application will treat it as a video file which you can add and send directly .

Step 5 : Go to whatsapp web version and add the file which is having mp4 extention 



Step 6 :  An previwe window will appear here you have to click the send button which is highlighted 




Step 7 :  Wait for some time as its an web version it requires some time and further depending on your connection speed . 

Single tick indicates your file is sent 


Don't worry for the extension as it will be received in mp3 format format in receivers phone .

So go on sharing your music files from your hard drive on whatsapp using whatsapp web 


SHORTCUT : 
Just locate your file select all files and rename the extension from mp3 to mp4 


shortcut will work only when you have shown extension .