Access your WhatsApp chats, groups, images and audio from a desktop PC but without support for audio or video calling.
If you're a user of any type of modern cell phone, then you must have heard of WhatsApp -- an excellent way to send text messages, videos and photos along with group chats.
The official WhatsApp Desktop application is here and it allows you to access all of your chats the same way you would from your cell phone device.
In order to use WhatsApp for PC, you're going to have to have an account and both your PC and cell phone should have a connection to the Internet. Synchronizing your PC and cell phone apps involves scanning an IR code -- that's it!
Virtually all of the features available on WhatsApp for iOS or Android are also available inside of this Windows app. Sadly, one feature that is missing is video or voice calls.
Overall, WhatsApp for PC provides for a clean and stylish user interface while providing a number of useful features you're most likely already used to except for video calls.
Features of WhatsApp
- Integrates with Facebook, Telegram and WhatsApp.
- Chat Backup: Back up conversations and media.
- Customization: Personalize with wallpapers, notifications and more.
- Dark Mode: On-demand dark theme.
- End-to-end encryption: Secure communication.
- File Sharing: Send and receive files of any type.
- Group Chats: Create and join group conversations.
- Multi-platform: Use on both Android and iOS.
- Notifications: Receive desktop notifications.
- QR Code: Scan QR codes to add contacts.
- Status: Share text, photo and video statuses with contacts.
- Stickers: Add fun to conversations with stickers.
- Syncing: Seamlessly sync with mobile devices.
- Voice and Video Calls: Make high-quality audio and video calls.
- Web Version: Access from any browser.
Compatibility and License
WhatsApp is provided under a freeware license on Windows from instant messaging software with no restrictions on usage. Download and installation of this PC software is free and 2.2414.8.0 is the latest version last time we checked.
What version of Windows can WhatsApp run on?
WhatsApp can be used on a computer running Windows 11 or Windows 10. Previous versions of the OS shouldn't be a problem with Windows 8 and Windows 7 having been tested. It comes in both 32-bit and 64-bit downloads.
Other operating systems: The latest WhatsApp version from 2024 is also available for Android, Mac and iPhone. These are often available from the app store.
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