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How to send a file on Messenger

Difficulty : EasyDuration : 1 minUpdated on by The WikiTheo team

Need to share a PDF, a document or an archive in a conversation? You can send a file on Messenger straight from your phone. Here's how to do it, step by step.

Prefer a video? Watch the full tutorial below.

Sending a file on Messenger, step by step

  1. Open the "Files" menu

    Files menu in a Messenger conversation
    "Files" lets you attach a document to your message.

    In a conversation, tap "+" (to the left of the text field), then "Files".

  2. Choose the file to send

    Selecting a file to send on Messenger
    Pick the document from your recent files or your folders.

    Browse "Recent" or your folders, then select the file (PDF, document, etc.).

  3. Send it

    PDF file sent in a Messenger conversation
    The file appears in the chat, ready to download.

    The file is added to the conversation: tap "Send".

Good to know

The recipient gets the file and can "download" it. Messenger accepts many formats ("PDFs, documents, archives"), up to "25 MB" per file.

Good to know

  • The size is limited to "25 MB": for a larger file, use a Drive link instead.
  • Sent files stay "available" in the conversation, in the media tab.
  • For a "photo or video", use the gallery icon rather than "Files".

Frequently asked questions

What types of files can I send on Messenger?
Most common formats: PDFs, Word documents, spreadsheets, ZIP archives, and so on, within the allowed size limit.
What is the maximum file size?
About 25 MB per file. Beyond that, share a link instead (Google Drive, WeTransfer, etc.).
Where can I find a file I received?
In the conversation, or via the chat's media/files tab, where all the exchanged documents are gathered together.

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