Messaging someone anywhere in the world is now easier and more affordable, thanks to Facebook Messenger. With its convenient and user-friendly mechanics, this app has become one of the leading messaging platforms for Filipinos. Show
Aside from sending and receiving text messages, Facebook Messenger is also a reliable platform for sending files like Word documents, spreadsheets, slide presentations, PDF files, and a lot more. Whether you’re using your desktop/laptop or mobile phone, this article provides you with a complete guide to sending files in Facebook Messenger. Table of Contents
1. How To Send Files in Facebook Messenger Using Your Desktop/LaptopThere are two ways to send files in Messenger using your desktop/laptop. You may either use the Messenger web version or the Facebook site itself. Both methods require an internet browser (i.e., Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, etc.) a. Using the Messenger web version
b. Using the Facebook site
2. How To Send Files in Facebook Messenger Using Your Mobile Phonea. Using your Android phone’s browserIt is highly recommended to use this method if your phone has Google Chrome.
b. Using the Messenger Lite applicationMessenger Lite is a simplified version of the Messenger app. In other words, you won’t see some features of the original app (e.g., the “Stories” feature) in the Messenger Lite. Although this is the lite version, this app has the file sending feature which the original app lacks. This app is also produced by Meta, the same company that made Messenger. </p><div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-full"><img loading="lazy" width="379" height="800" alt="how to send files in messenger 7" class="ezlazyload wp-image-39666" data-ezsrcset="https://filipiknow.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/how-to-send-files-in-messenger-7.jpg 379w,https://filipiknow.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/how-to-send-files-in-messenger-7-142x300.jpg 142w" sizes="(max-width: 379px) 100vw, 379px" ezimgfmt="rs rscb47 src ng ngcb47 srcset" data-ezsrc="https://filipiknow.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/how-to-send-files-in-messenger-7.jpg"></figure></div><ol><li>Install <strong>Messenger Lite</strong> from Google Playstore.</li><li>After installation, log in to your account.</li><li>Select your recipient. You can also use its search feature to quickly locate your recipient.</li><li>Click the <strong>+</strong> icon located at the bottom left corner of your recipient’s chat box. Clicking this icon will allow you to choose the type of file you want to send–either a video or a document/text file.</li></ol><div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-full"><img loading="lazy" width="720" height="236" alt="how to send files in messenger 8" class="ezlazyload wp-image-39667" data-ezsrcset="https://filipiknow.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/how-to-send-files-in-messenger-8.jpg 720w,https://filipiknow.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/how-to-send-files-in-messenger-8-300x98.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px" ezimgfmt="rs rscb47 src ng ngcb47 srcset" data-ezsrc="https://filipiknow.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/how-to-send-files-in-messenger-8.jpg"></figure></div><ol start="5"><li>Select <strong>File</strong>.</li><li>Upload the file/s you wish to send.</li><li>Click the <strong>Send </strong>button to proceed.</li></ol><h3 id="c-using-the-rar-applicationnbsp">c. Using the RAR application</h3><p>In case your phone’s browser does not support the “Desktop site” feature or when there’s insufficient space to install Messenger Lite, the RAR application is another tool you can use to send files in Messenger.&nbsp;</p><p>The RAR app is a simple compression program that creates and manages compressed files like RAR, ZIP, TAR, ISO, and ARJ archives. With this app, you can send files using the Messenger app alone; no need to use your phone’s browser or another external application.&nbsp;</p><p>Also, the RAR app is only 2.4 MB in size so it will not take up so much of your phone’s memory, unlike the Messenger Lite app which is about 28 MB in size.</p><p>Unfortunately, as of this writing, using RAR to send files in Messenger&nbsp;only works on Android phones.&nbsp;</p><p>To send files in Messenger using the RAR app, follow these steps:<span id="ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-193" class="ezoic-adpicker-ad"></span><span class="ezoic-ad ezoic-at-0 banner-1 banner-1193 adtester-container adtester-container-193" data-ez-name="filipiknow_net-banner-1"><span id="div-gpt-ad-filipiknow_net-banner-1-0" ezaw="300" ezah="250" style="position:relative;z-index:0;display:inline-block;padding:0;min-height:250px;min-width:970px" class="ezoic-ad"><script data-ezscrex="false" data-cfasync="false" style="display:none">if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'filipiknow_net-banner-1','ezslot_11',193,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-filipiknow_net-banner-1-0');</p><p>1. Install the RAR app from Google Playstore. Search for the “RAR app” and look for the one that is produced by RARLAB.<span id="ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-603" class="ezoic-adpicker-ad"></span></p><div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-full"><img loading="lazy" width="403" height="800" alt="how to send files in messenger 9" class="ezlazyload wp-image-39668" data-ezsrcset="https://filipiknow.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/how-to-send-files-in-messenger-9.jpg 403w,https://filipiknow.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/how-to-send-files-in-messenger-9-151x300.jpg 151w" sizes="(max-width: 403px) 100vw, 403px" ezimgfmt="rs rscb47 src ng ngcb47 srcset" data-ezsrc="https://filipiknow.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/how-to-send-files-in-messenger-9.jpg"></figure></div><p>2. Upon installation, browse and select the files you wish to send by checking the boxes that correspond to the said files.</p><div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" width="485" height="1024" alt="how to send files in messenger 10" class="ezlazyload wp-image-39858" data-ezsrcset="https://filipiknow.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/how-to-send-files-in-messenger-10-1-485x1024.jpg 485w,https://filipiknow.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/how-to-send-files-in-messenger-10-1-142x300.jpg 142w,https://filipiknow.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/how-to-send-files-in-messenger-10-1.jpg 720w" sizes="(max-width: 485px) 100vw, 485px" ezimgfmt="rs rscb47 src ng ngcb47 srcset" data-ezsrc="https://filipiknow.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/how-to-send-files-in-messenger-10-1-485x1024.jpg"></figure></div><p>3. Click the three vertical dots (also known as the three dots menu or kebab menu) on the upper right corner of your screen. A dropdown menu will appear upon clicking these dots.</p><div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" width="501" height="1024" alt="how to send files in messenger 11" class="ezlazyload wp-image-39859" data-ezsrcset="https://filipiknow.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/how-to-send-files-in-messenger-11-501x1024.jpg 501w,https://filipiknow.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/how-to-send-files-in-messenger-11-147x300.jpg 147w,https://filipiknow.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/how-to-send-files-in-messenger-11.jpg 715w" sizes="(max-width: 501px) 100vw, 501px" ezimgfmt="rs rscb47 src ng ngcb47 srcset" data-ezsrc="https://filipiknow.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/how-to-send-files-in-messenger-11-501x1024.jpg"></figure></div><p>4. Tap <strong>Send</strong> and select <strong>Messenger.</strong> Upon choosing Messenger, you will be redirected to the Messenger app where you can select the intended recipient of the files.</p><div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" width="485" height="1024" alt="how to send files in messenger 12" class="ezlazyload wp-image-39860" data-ezsrcset="https://filipiknow.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/how-to-send-files-in-messenger-12-485x1024.jpg 485w,https://filipiknow.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/how-to-send-files-in-messenger-12-142x300.jpg 142w,https://filipiknow.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/how-to-send-files-in-messenger-12.jpg 720w" sizes="(max-width: 485px) 100vw, 485px" ezimgfmt="rs rscb47 src ng ngcb47 srcset" data-ezsrc="https://filipiknow.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/how-to-send-files-in-messenger-12-485x1024.jpg"></figure></div><p>5. Select your files’ recipient and click <strong>Send</strong>. You may also use the search bar to locate the name of the intended recipient.</p><p>Once you’ve seen <strong>SENT </strong>beside your recipient’s name, that means the file has been successfully sent. Note that your friend will receive the file with a different name (e.g., orca_share_media..). Nothing to be worried about because they can rename it once they have downloaded the file. </p><h3 id="d-using-dropbox">d. Using Dropbox</h3><p>The methods we’ve just discussed so far only work if you’ll be sending files with a maximum size of 25 MB. If the size of your files exceeds this file size limit, then it is advisable to use Dropbox.</p><p><span id="ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-183" class="ezoic-adpicker-ad"></span><span class="ezoic-ad ezoic-at-0 large-leaderboard-2 large-leaderboard-2183 adtester-container adtester-container-183" data-ez-name="filipiknow_net-large-leaderboard-2"><span id="div-gpt-ad-filipiknow_net-large-leaderboard-2-0" ezaw="580" ezah="400" style="position:relative;z-index:0;display:inline-block;padding:0;width:100%;max-width:1200px;margin-left:auto!important;margin-right:auto!important;min-height:90px;min-width:728px" class="ezoic-ad"><script data-ezscrex="false" data-cfasync="false" style="display:none">if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[580,400],'filipiknow_net-large-leaderboard-2','ezslot_16',183,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-filipiknow_net-large-leaderboard-2-0');Dropbox is a popular file hosting service that allows you to store files and share them with different devices. Upon signing up, you will gain 2 GB of free storage space which you can use to store various file types. Upgrading your account gives you more storage space of about 2 terabytes (TB). What’s great about Dropbox is it enables users to mark several files and access them even without the internet. Furthermore, this app doesn’t take up too much space with a file size of only/ 44 MB. Note that your recipient can still download the file/s you’ll send even if they are not a Dropbox user. However, you must not delete your file in Dropbox right away; otherwise, your recipient won’t be able to access and download the file/s. To send files in Messenger using Dropbox, follow these steps: 1. Install Dropbox from the Google Playstore. 2. Upon installation, sign up to create an account. Note that you must have an active Google account to sign up with Dropbox. 3. Upload your files to Dropbox. 4. Once the file has been uploaded, click the three vertical dots next to it and tap Copy link. You will then get notified that “The link is ready to be pasted”. 5. Open your Facebook Messenger and select your recipient. Afterward, paste the Dropbox link to the chat field. Finally, hit the Send button to proceed. Tips and Warnings
Frequently Asked Questions1. I’m an iPhone user. How can I send files in Facebook Messenger?First, make sure that you have the Messenger app installed on your iPhone. Once you’ve confirmed this, you can send files in Facebook Messenger with your iPhone by following these steps:
How can I send files on Messenger using phone 2022?How to Send Attachments in Messenger on the Android App. Open Messenger, then go into the conversation where you wish to send a photo or video attachment.. On the left of your text box, tap on the “Gallery” icon. ... . Select the one you wish to send. ... . Once you're happy with the content, press “Send.”. How do I paste a file into Messenger?In the chat window of your intended recipient, click the “Add files” button as indicated by the red arrow in the screenshot below. The button will also appear as a paper clip. Select the file or document that you want to send. After selecting it, click “Open.”
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