Messaging

Send any media WhatsApp supports — images, video, PDF, audio

Product photos, instructional videos, invoices, voice notes, location pins, contact cards. Every WhatsApp media type, fully supported via template messages or service conversations.

9 types

Media supported

Image, video, doc, audio, etc.

100MB

Max video size

Meta limit

5MB

Max image size

Meta limit

10x

Engagement

Media vs text-only

Every WhatsApp media type — out of the box

Images (JPEG, PNG)

Up to 5MB. Used in templates, broadcasts, conversational replies. Auto-optimized for WhatsApp delivery.

Videos (MP4, 3GPP)

Up to 100MB. Demos, product showcases, instructional content. Inline playback on WhatsApp.

Documents (PDF, DOCX, XLSX)

Up to 100MB. Invoices, quotes, policies, reports. Customer downloads + opens natively in WhatsApp.

Audio (OGG, MP3)

Voice messages from bot, podcasts, recorded calls. Plays inline in WhatsApp.

Location messages

Send a map pin with coordinates + label. Customers can navigate via their default maps app with one tap.

Contact cards

Send a vCard with name, phone, email. Customer can add to their address book instantly.

Sticker support

Custom branded stickers. Less serious but huge engagement boost for D2C / lifestyle brands.

Reactions

Customers can react to your messages with emoji. Tracked in analytics — easy signal of message resonance.

Combined with interactive

Mix media with buttons, lists, or carousels. Image + 3 buttons + footer all in one message.

How to send media via WhatsApp

  1. 1

    Choose template or service message

    Templates require Meta pre-approval; service messages must be within 24h of customer's last message. Different rules per type.

  2. 2

    Upload media to Edesy

    Direct upload through dashboard, or via API for programmatic sending. Edesy hosts the media; URLs are signed for security.

  3. 3

    Compose message with media

    Add caption, footer, optional buttons or list. Visual editor shows live preview matching how it'll look on WhatsApp.

  4. 4

    Send or schedule

    Immediate send to a conversation, scheduled campaign to a list, or trigger via workflow on an event (e.g. order placed → send invoice PDF).

Media messaging — Edesy vs typical competitor

FeatureEdesyTypical competitor
All 9 WhatsApp media types5-6
100MB video upload10-50MB
Sticker support
Reactions tracking
Auto-optimization for WhatsAppManual
Templates with media
Media in bot flowsLimited
CDN-hosted media

Where media messages drive results

Order invoice via WhatsApp

Auto-send PDF invoice to customer after purchase. Replaces email attachments that nobody opens.

Invoice open rate: 98% vs 22% email

Product video showcase

Send 30-second product demo videos in launch campaigns. Way better than text descriptions.

Click-through 3x text-only campaigns

Real estate property tours

Send video walk-throughs of properties as part of buyer drip sequences.

Site visit booking rate 2.4x higher

Healthcare lab reports

Auto-deliver PDF lab reports via WhatsApp with secure access. Patients get results in minutes.

Report delivery time: days → minutes

Travel boarding passes

Send airline boarding pass as PDF or image. Customer opens at the gate from WhatsApp.

Boarding-pass-related support down 80%

Restaurant menus

Send menu PDF or image when customer asks. Bot can also send specific dish photos based on inquiry.

Menu inquiries self-served 90%

Frequently asked questions

Send rich media WhatsApp messages today

Free workspace, all media types supported, ₹50 trial credit.