WhatsApp Rolls Out View Once Photos, Videos Option for Desktop Apps

WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature that enables users to send photos and videos with a “View Once” option directly from desktop applications.

WhatsApp is reintroducing the “View Once” feature for desktop users. After receiving feedback and addressing concerns from users about the initial implementation of the “View Once” feature on the Web version, WhatsApp temporarily removed it last year. In response to user privacy considerations, WhatsApp is re-launching the “View Once” feature on the desktop version with improvements to enhance the overall user experience.

The “view once” tool on WhatsApp lets users send temporary media that won’t be saved to the recipient’s gallery, just like Snapchat. This feature is especially helpful for sending private or sensitive information because it makes sure that the media can only be viewed for a short time and can’t be saved forever on the device of the recipient.

Core Highlights

• The “view once” option in WhatsApp is coming back for desktop users.
• With this feature, users will be able to send short-term media that disappears after being seen.
• Users of both Windows and Mac can use this tool.

What is Whats App’s “view once” feature?

With the latest update to WhatsApp for Windows, WhatsApp for macOS, and WhatsApp Web, users can now send photos and videos as “View Once” messages through desktop apps. This feature enhances privacy by ensuring that the media can only be viewed once and cannot be stored in the device’s memory. The rollout of this feature will be gradual, becoming accessible to a broader audience over the next few weeks as users update their WhatsApp applications.

What’s new on WhatsApp Web?

WhatsApp has reintroduced the capability for users to view photos and videos on desktop apps for both Windows and macOS. This feature allows users to share temporary media that automatically disappears after the initial view. To activate this privacy feature for WhatsApp on Windows, users can find the option in the caption bar of the drawing editor. The same tool is also available for macOS and connected devices.

With the option to send “view once” messages from desktop applications, individuals can share photos and videos that are only visible once. This not only prevents the files from being saved on the device but also enhances privacy for users.

Who can use “View Once” on WhatsApp web?

The company has indicated that, in the weeks ahead, an increasing number of users will have access to this feature upon updating their WhatsApp applications for Windows, macOS, and the Web.

How to Use WhatsApp View Once Photos on a Web App?

Step 1: Log in to WhatsApp

To begin with, Log into your WhatsApp on the Desktop application or the web.

Step 2: Select a contact to chat with

Open a conversation with any of your contacts who you want to chat with.

Step 3: Share the image or video

Look for the “1” sign in the interface next to a picture or video you want to add a caption to.

Conclusion

Additionally, reports suggest that WhatsApp is in the process of developing a new feature for Android conversations, where profile details will be displayed beneath the contact name. Notably, this information will be visible even when the contact is offline, seamlessly toggling between the last seen status and available profile details. Furthermore, the company is introducing a new functionality in its mobile app, allowing users to link their email address to their WhatsApp account for identity verification, replacing the traditional SMS verification method. Initially available only in the beta version, this feature is now accessible to all users.

In a recent update, WhatsApp also introduced the ability for users to secure the web version of the application by implementing a password with a minimum of six characters. This enhances privacy and protection for users accessing WhatsApp on the web. As part of its ongoing commitment to improving security and privacy, WhatsApp has not only re-introduced the “View Once” feature on the desktop but has additional updates in the pipeline. These updates, currently in various stages of trial and development, aim to enhance the user experience further. Stay tuned for the latest tech updates as WhatsApp continues to evolve and unveil new features in the coming year.