A new improvement will be launched by WhatsApp to the general public very soon while for now it is being tested by beta testers: it is a function that allows them to manage the chat storage space by browsing their information screen.
How it works
Inside the interface (the graphic part) users will have the possibility of having an overview containing all their files shared in conversations but in decreasing order of size, from largest to smallest: the tool is already available in the archive present in the app where each of us can see how large and “heavy” the chats are in terms of mega and gigabytes but soon WhatsApp will integrate it directly into the chat information screen thus to make the process faster and easier.
The importance of archiving
The innovation was designed to give the possibility of controlling, practically always and in real time, the size of the chat contents which significantly affects the storage capacity of the device. “You can immediately see which photos, videos or documents are taking up the most space and decide whether to keep or delete them. By simplifying this process, WhatsApp helps users manage device storage more efficiently and keep chats organized.” the experts explain WaBetaInfo.
In this way, then, it will be automatic to carry out a sort of “regular maintenance” preventing the available space in the archive from suddenly running out: in short, it is an important shortcut to understand which elements of a conversation you want to keep and which of them take up more space and which do not.
How to delete files
Photos, videos and documents can be deleted very easily, freeing up more space by simply clicking on delete directly from the screen and you will be able to “Select multiple items at once to remove unnecessary media files more efficiently. Additionally, WhatsApp offers the ability to mark certain photos or videos as starred from this new access point as well, preventing them from being accidentally deleted during cleanup.” the experts add. Finally, it will also be possible to pin specific contents to the top of the screen, making it easier to monitor important files within a conversation.
This is a very useful function for those who very often send or receive photos, videos and documents in active group chats allowing “to realize how much space each conversation consumes, helping users keep tabs on
your storage habits before problems arise. Instead of waiting for a full cleanup, users can now make small changes on the fly whenever they notice a buildup of space.”.