Tips and Tricks

Unofficial knowledge base about the Telegram messenger

Important images can be sent in higher resolution – with 4 times the pixels of standard photos. To send photos in HD, tap the 🎥 button in the photo editor or select 'Send in High Quality' from the 📎 attachment menu. Photos can also be sent as a file – at their […]
After recording a voice message, you can move the start and end points to cut out a specific section. This option appears after swiping up to lock recording – which also allows you to preview the message or add more audio.
Groups with topics support a streamlined tab layout that lets users jump between conversations in one tap. Tapping the tab bar changes its layout – from a larger bar on the side to a minimalist bar on the top. To enable topics in a group or turn on the tab layout, go to Group […]
You can send direct messages to channels to chat privately with owners and admins. Channel owners receive messages from subscribers in a streamlined interface that is separate from their personal chats – and can set a fee per message to keep conversations meaningful. To send a direct message to a channel, […]
When posting a long video to your story, the story editor automatically splits thevideo into a series of stories.
The story editor lets you select, edit and post multiple photos or videos at the same time. On Android, simply tap to choose multiple items from your gallery – and on iOS, tap ‘Select’.
Your collectible gifts can be resold to other users for Telegram Stars. To add your gift to the marketplace, open it on your profile, tap the 'Sell' button and set your price in Stars. Gifts you list in the marketplace are also marked as 'On Sale' on your profile – in […]
You can use Telegram Stars to buy thousands of rare gifts from other users in a safe and simple interface. The marketplace has advanced search filters to quickly find a specific model, backdrop or symbol. Search results can also be sorted by price, date or number. To browse the marketplace, go to Settings […]
Channel posts can be instantly forwarded to your Saved Messages or recent contacts. Hold down on the share arrow ➡️, drag your finger to the chat where you want to forward the message and release.
In Settings > Privacy and Security > Gifts, you can: • Add a gift icon to the message bar for you and your chat partners. • Control whose gifts are shown on your profile. • Select which gift types other users can send you – like 'Limited-Edition' or 'Unique'.
Telegram Calls support invite links – which allow you to schedule calls in advance, invite users from several chats and let others join at their own convenience. To create a call link ahead of time, go to the 'Calls' tab or Settings > Recent Calls and tap Start New Call […]
Telegram Calls are protected by end-to-end encryption to ensure your conversations are 100% private. To confirm this, simply compare the emoji on your screens – if they match for all participants, the call is completely secure. The emoji shown in the call will update any time a user joins or leaves.