WhatsApp for Windows desktop application allows you to stay in touch anytime, anywhere-whether on your phone or computer at home or at work. The application itself is very similar to WhatsApp Web, which is intended to be an extension of your phone: the application reflects conversations and messages from your mobile device.
WhatsApp now supports sending and receiving various media: text, photos, videos,
documents and locations, and voice calls. Some of your most private moments will be shared with WhatsApp, which is why we built end-to-end encryption in the app. Behind every product decision is our desire to allow people to communicate without barriers anywhere in the world.
Key Features:
- Message your friends and family for free. WhatsApp uses your phone's Internet connection to send messages so you can avoid SMS fees
- Keep in touch with the groups of people that matter the most, like your family or coworkers. With group chats, you can share messages, photos, and videos with up to 256 people at once.
- With WhatsApp on the web and desktop, you can seamlessly sync all of your chats to your computer so that you can chat on whatever device is most convenient for you.
- With voice calls, you can talk to your friends and family for free, even if they're in another country.
- Some of your most personal moments are shared on WhatsApp, which is why we built end-to-end encryption into the latest versions of our app.
- Send photos and videos on WhatsApp instantly. You can even capture the moments that matter to you most with a built-in camera. With WhatsApp, photos and videos send quickly even if you're on a slow connection.
- Send PDFs, documents, spreadsheets, slideshows and more, without the hassle of email or file sharing apps.
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Use Whatsapp from your Desktop
Older versions
One of the biggest issues with WhatsApp web is that to use it on your PC you'll need to run a compatible browser. Luckily, this totally independent desktop client version is easy to run within its own window, and has all the features of the Web version.
Just like the web browser version, you have to sync this program with your cellphone by scanning a QR code which you'll be able to do from within Whatsapp on your smartphone. Just tap the icon labeled WhatsApp Web within this apps menu bar. After that, all of your conversations, sessions and contacts will sync and you'll even get to interact with them from your PC without any hassles.
When managing groups, sending and receiving messages you can use the camera that's integrated with your desktop [if there's one available] to send videos and photos that you take. The only limitation is the one we just mentioned; you'll need to have it installed and running on your Android or iOS in order to use it on your desktop.
Reviewed by Álvaro Toledo Translated by Uptodown Localization TeamRequirements
- Windows 8 or higher required.
Frequent questions
What is WhatsApp Desktop?
WhatsApp Desktop is a version of WhatsApp Messenger for Windows. With this tool, you can chat with your contacts on your PC. The functions are the same as on Android, and the chats sync in real time.
How do I activate WhatsApp Desktop?
To activate WhatsApp Desktop, open the Android app and tap on the three dots. There, you'll find the option to link devices. After that, just scan the WhatsApp Desktop QR code.
How does WhatsApp Desktop work?
WhatsApp Desktop works exactly like the Android version. Both its appearance and its functions are the same in both versions. Just scan the Windows QR code to open it on your PC.
How do I activate notifications for WhatsApp Desktop on my screen?
To activate notifications for WhatsApp Desktop on your screen, open Menu > Settings. From there, tap Notifications to customize your alerts. Here, you can activate or deactivate silence, sounds, alerts, and message previews.
How do I get notifications for WhatsApp Desktop on my PC?
To get notifications for WhatsApp Desktop on your PC, open the settings, then go to notifications. There, you can check the message preview box or activate visual or sound alerts.
How can I download WhatsApp Desktop?
You can download WhatsApp Desktop from Uptodown in a really easy way. From here, you can download the latest available version or any of its previous versions for free.
More information
License | Free |
Op. System | Windows |
Category | Chat/IRC |
Language | English 39 more |
Author | |
Downloads | 23,064,716 |
Date | Dec 13th, 2022 |
Why is this app published on Uptodown? | [More information] |
Older versions
2.2245.5.0 Nov 17th, 2022
2.2244.7.0 Nov 14th, 2022
2.2243.11.0 Nov 2nd, 2022
2.2242.6.0 Oct 31rd, 2022
2.2241.2.0 Oct 24th, 2022
2.2240.2.0 Oct 14th, 2022
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