The Android 2.24.7.17 WhatsApp beta was found to include the new setting option.
WhatsApp Beta for Android 2.24.7.17 Introduces Enhanced Media Upload Quality Options
It is said that a new feature coming soon to WhatsApp for Android would make transmitting high-quality photos and videos simpler than it is now. It is said that the new function would include a configuration option that will let users choose between sending media in regular quality and high definition. The app will utilize the preference you set for all upcoming media uploads when you make it. Notably, WhatsApp just released the ability for users to pin three messages in group and individual chats.
The WhatsApp update tracker WABetaInfo discovered the new functionality in the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.7.17 release. On Monday, testers for the Android beta version started receiving it via the Google Play Beta Program. According to reports, the new version allows users to easily adjust the upload quality of photos and videos through Settings, saving them the trouble of having to go through the same steps each time they upload new media.
A new Setting option appears in the Storage and data menu, according to a screenshot included in the article. According to reports, there are two possibilities in this new menu option called Media upload quality: Standard quality and HD quality. Once a user makes a selection, that preference will be followed for all subsequent uploads.
In August 2023, the messaging platform debuted the HD Photo Sharing function. Shortly after, it also added support for high-definition movies. However, each time a user sends a photo or a video, they now have to explicitly choose whether they want to transmit the data in high definition or regular resolution. For individuals who often prefer to transmit regular files and only infrequently exchange HD photographs and movies, the granular control proved handy. This step is superfluous for individuals who simply wish to choose one of the alternatives, though.
This problem should be resolved with the next version of WhatsApp. It is said that you may still adjust the quality of the preview screen, but it is now preset to the choice you select in the settings. Though it hasn’t been verified for iOS or the desktop client, the capability is reportedly available for Android. Note that none of the available solutions let users transfer material in the original resolution, which might be problematic if the file is big. Users will need to share it as a document in order to accomplish that.