WhatsApp is working on a new blur tool for Android that would allow users to blur particular objects in the image before sending it to the chat.
If you want to test the new feature, you need to download & install the beta version of WhatsApp. Besides the blur tool, WhatsApp currently offers a few image editing features you can use before sharing an image on a chat window.
Crop or Resize Images on WhatsApp
WhatsApp’s image editing tool includes crop and rotate features, adding text and stickers, and more. This article will share a step-by-step guide on cropping or resizing images on WhatsApp before sending them. Let’s check it out.
1. First, open the WhatsApp app on your Android device.
2. Next, open the individual or group chat where you want to send an image.
3. Next, tap the file attachment button and select Gallery.
4. Select the image you want to send from your phone’s gallery.
5. If you want to crop the image, tap the crop icon at the top of the screen.
6. Now, you need to adjust the handles to crop the image as per your requirement.
7. WhatsApp also allows you to rotate images with a single tap. To do so, pick the image and tap the rotate icon, as shown below.
8. Once you’ve finished, tap on the done button, as shown below. Then, you can send the image by tapping on the send icon.
Other Ways to Crop Images on Android?
If you want more control over image resizing or cropping on Android, you need to use third-party image cropper apps.
On Techviral, we have already shared a list of the best apps to reduce image size on Android. Go through the list and pick the app that best fits your needs.
You can also use third-party photo editing apps for Android, which provide more editing options than the stock WhatsApp photo editor.
With Photo Editing apps, you can adjust the color balance, apply filters, etc, to the photos before sharing or uploading them as profile photos.
This guide explains how to crop or resize images before sending them on WhatsApp. I hope this article helped you! Please share it with your friends. If you have any doubts, let us know in the comment box below.