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Fix WeChat Cannot Send Files Problem

author Carrie Murray
date Thursday, April 25, 2019

"I am unable to send any files or pictures through the WeChat client. The images just show the loading indicator forever and never send. And with files it just says failed to upload."

"I get a message saying that the video I want to transfer is too large to upload when trying to share my MP4 to my friend. So what's wrong with it?"

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Some people reported that they are unable to send photo or upload file on WeChat. Now, let's see how to solve the problem!

Troubleshoot: Check if the file you want to send is large in size

If you are using WeChat for Windows or Mac, you cannot send files exceed the maximum file size limit of 25M.

So how to fix WeChat unable to upload file issue and send file over 25MB? You are recommended to use Weiyun, a cloud service developed by Tencent. Please check on the steps to learn how to do with the job.

WeChat File Size limit

Step 1: Go to Weiyun (opens new window) and choose to log in the service with your WeChat account by scanning the QR code.

Weiyun Log In

Step 2: On the interface, click on the "+" (add) button in blue and choose the first option to upload file from your computer.

Weiyun Add File

Step 3: Choose video, photo, PDF or other files on your PC and click on the blue button on the pop-up window to start uploading.

Step 4: Wait a moment for the process. When it completes, you should select the item you want to send and click on the share button on the top pane.

Step 5: On the pop up window, you should click on the blue button to copy the link.

Weiyun Copy Link

Step 6: Head to the chat you want to share file to on the WeChat, paste the link and click on the send button.

Note: When you send large files on WeChat on your iPhone or Android, you may be notified that the transfer cannot be performed. And there is also a time limit when you attach files in WeChat. For example, if you upload a 5-Minute video on WeChat, you may be prompted with a message such as "Video length too long" and unable to upload file.

WeChat Cannot Send Video

To solve WeChat unable to send photos, PDF, videos or other files in large size on your mobile phone, the Weiyun service is also helpful in these situations. Just download the Weiyun app on your Android or iPhone and you can upload the files to the platform and create a link. Of cause the interface displayed on smartphone is different with the web version.

Step 1: Download Weiyun app (opens new window) on iPhone or Android.

Step 2: Tap on "+" button at the bottom menu.

Step 3: Choose the document icon and you are able to choose file to upload on your phone.

Choose File to Upload

Step 4: Select the file and tap on the blue button to upload it to cloud.

Step 5: Once it is done, just go to the file and tap on "…" and choose to send to the WeChat conversation.

Troubleshoot: Check if you have enough storage space

If your phone is running out of storage space, you may not be able to load images, import videos, send or upload files on WeChat. In these cases, you are recommended to manage the current WeChat Chat History.

Step 1: Go to "Me > Settings > General > Manage Storage".

Step 2: You are able to see the used and available storage on the interface.

Step 3: Click on "Manage Storage > Manage Current WeChat Chat History".

Step 4. Find out and choose the chat history that is considered to be useless and fine to be deleted.

Manage WeChat Storage Space

If you have deleted some cache and history in iOS, you will lose the chat messages and files. Once you need them back, you may need FonePaw iPhone Data Recovery to access the deleted WeChat messages and photos even without backup.

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Can the above tips fix WeChat unable to send files problem on your smartphone? If you have any problem about this guide, please drop us a comment below to let us know!