The Telegram has been updated to version 4.8.3 and, among the novelties, is the permission to modify a photo or video already sent, even after it has been delivered to the recipient. The feature works in a similar way to editing text messages, which has been around for some time. The useful functionality for those who sent an image by mistake and want to replace the correct one without the need to delete the previous one. With the change, the messenger goes ahead of WhatsApp, which does not offer similar technology.
Check, in the following tutorial, how to edit photos sent in Telegram. The procedure was performed on the messenger version for iPhone (iOS) and on a Moto E4 with Android 7.1 Nougat. You need to have the latest version of the application installed on your phone. Learn how to update your apps.
Learn to edit photos already sent on Telegram Photo: Helito Bijora / dnetc
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Step 1. Locate the message with the photo you want to replace and keep your finger pressed on it. Then, tap "Edit".
Editing uploaded photo Photo: Reproduo / Helito Bijora
Step 2. Touch the paper clip cone, left of the text field. Now, select the photo you want to send.
Replacing photo in original message Photo: Reproduo / Helito Bijora
Step 3. If you want, you can also edit the photo caption by tapping on the text. Finally, press the send icon (blue arrow) to replace the image in the original message.
Touch the upload button to change the photo Photo: Reproduo / Helito Bijora
Step 1. Locate the photo you want to replace and tap once on the caption, below the image, or on the left side of the message. Then, tap "Edit".
Editing uploaded photo Photo: Reproduo / Helito Bijora
Step 2. Now, touch the thumbnail of the image to change it. Finally, select the correct photo and tap on the "Send" button in the bottom right corner of the screen.
Replacing photo in original message Photo: Reproduo / Helito Bijora
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