A good chunk of the time I can't share images because they're in Webp format. Is there a way to force a different format? I don't know if it's a function of the content or Boost.
A good chunk of the time I can't share images because they're in Webp format. Is there a way to force a different format? I don't know if it's a function of the content or Boost.
19 Comments
eating3645@lemmy.world · 14 pts · 2y
What's stopping you from sharing a webp? Recipients don't have a compatible app?
otter@lemmy.ca · 7 pts · 2y
Some messaging clients don't support it either, it's still a mess after all these years
hogmomma@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 2y
FB Messenger Lite is one of those that doesn't.
Randomdude@lemm.ee · 4 pts · 2y
I can't send webp pic through text messages, I have to screenshot them to be able to send them.
hogmomma@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 2y
I know, and it's bullcrap.
hogmomma@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 2y
I'm using FB Messenger Lite. Telegram may have the same problem, but I'm 100% on that.
DarkThoughts@fedia.io · 0 pts · 2y
That's what I'm wondering too.
EarMaster@lemmy.world · 12 pts · 2y
I think you need to complain to the company making your messaging app. If they don't support webp Boost can't do anything about it.
cm0002@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 2y
Like downloading images? Every image I've downloaded from boost has been either jpeg or png, might be something with the specific post(s) or instance(s) you browse
MisterNeon@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 2y
I get a lot of gifs when I download stuff.
Tehdastehdas@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 2y
Is the lack of support webp's fault? Is it fair to hate webp?
hogmomma@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 2y
Since I'm able to share gif, jpg, png files with no problem, then, yeah, I'm going to say this is webp's fault. Yes, I'm blaming a file format. /s(?)
No, I don't hate a file format, I hate its lack of support.
OpenHammer6677@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y
If it's an image that doesn't have to be very high res, you can try taking a screenshot and cropping to keep just the photo.
Randomdude@lemm.ee · 1 pts · 2y
That's what I end up doing most the time because I've run into too many webp pics that I can't send through text
voxthefox@lemmy.world · -1 pts · 2y
Cant you just change the extension to .png without any converter?
hogmomma@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 2y
Hadn't even thought of that. From what I've seen, changing the file extension just makes the file unusable.
sharkfucker420@lemmy.ml · -1 pts · 2y
You may just want to download a converter
hogmomma@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 2y
Can you recommend a good one?
sharkfucker420@lemmy.ml · 1 pts · 2y
Image toolbox is good. Its on the fdroid repo