Edited messages show a timestamp, displaying when the message was last edited. Messages in private chats and small groups also display detailed read receipts.
While watching a video, hold down on the right side of the screen to quickly speed up playback – sliding right gradually increases the speed up to 3x. You can also set videos to always play at any speed from 0.2x to 2.5x by tapping the gear icon in the video […]
In large channels, Telegram optimizes videos when they are posted – offering subscribers multiple quality settings for the video. This allows channel owners to post videos in better quality – without impacting subscribers on weaker connections.
In large channels, the video player automatically select a quality level based on your connection – saving data and loading videos faster. You can also manually select your preferred quality level – High, Medium or Low. To adjust video quality, tap the gear icon in the video player.
If you come across a message that violates Telegram's Terms of Service, you can quickly report it to our moderators from any Telegram app. To report a message, tap on Android, hold on iOS or right-click on Desktop and Web. The reporting menu has detailed options for every category – improving reports for […]
Any business, app or website can use Telegram to send verification codes to their users – for just $0.01 per message. Users receive verification codes for other apps in a special chat – where they can copy the code in one tap. Telegram codes are also faster, more secure and more reliable than other services. […]
Users can send gifts to each other – celebrating holidays and achievements with animated artwork and custom messages. Gifts are purchased with Telegram Stars – recipients can choose to display gifts on their profile or convert them back to Stars for their own balance. To send a gift, open the user's profile and tap /> […]
Any site you open in the Telegram Browser can be converted to Instant View – optimizing articles into a lightweight layout. To convert a page, open the browser settings ➕➕ and select 'Instant View' or 'Show Instant View'.
Giveaways in groups and channels support Telegram Stars – which winners can spend on paid media, subscriptions and mini apps. Communities that host giveaways receive boosts in return, allowing them to unlock perks like posting stories. Channel owners can start a giveaway via Channel Settings > Statistics > Boosts. For groups, go to Group […]
On iOS, common file formats like .pdf, .xls and .docx are opened in separate tabs of the Telegram Browser. This lets you easily reference documents while you chat – without losing your place.
Channel owners can make their feed look more like a group – letting admins post as their own profiles or other channels. This allows multiple authors to personalize their posts – or combine communities from several content creators. Admins in Super Channels are still anonymous – they are never visible unless they explicitly choose to […]
Bots are able to send paid media – to support their services and automate businesses. Unlocking a post with Stars gives you lifetime access to its content via Settings > My Stars. Developers can find more information about implementing paid media on this page.
