Tips and Tricks

Unofficial knowledge base about the Telegram messenger

You can watch videos in the media player at 0.5x, 1x, 1.5x or 2x speeds. Multiple playback speeds are also available for audio – including voice messages and podcasts.
During video calls, you can share your camera feed or video from your screen – with sound. In group video calls, you can share both your camera and screen at the same time. To share your screen, simply tap the video button and select your screen as the video source.
Say hi and share quick moments with short high resolution videos – without opening your camera app. Tap a video message to expand it and turn on sound, and tap it again to fast-forward or rewind the message. Audio from your device keeps playing as you record, and you can pinch to zoom […]
Choose any 3 or 4 colors to make an algorithmically generated chat background. Just like custom themes, you can share your animated backgrounds with other users to give their chats a new look. To choose a preset background or design your own, go to Chat Settings > Change Background on Android, or […]
In chats with bots, quickly send commands using the menu button – it lists several options with short descriptions to get you started. Bot developers can create customized commands that change based on a user’s interface language, chat type or admin status.
In group video calls you can broadcast video from your screen or camera – or both at the same time. On desktop, you can even select a specific program to broadcast. Video from your screen includes audio, and screensharing is also available in 1-on-1 video calls. To share your […]
All default themes have algorithmically generated chat wallpapers – with swirling colors that move as you send messages. You can choose from several preset backgrounds built by our designers, or create your ownin the theme editor. To see all the default options, go to Chat Settings > Change Background on Android, or Appearance […]
Voice and video chats on desktop open in a separate window, so you can talk and type at the same time. When you share your screen, you can choose an individual program to broadcast or your whole screen. On desktop, when someone starts sharing their screen, that video feed will be […]
Group video calls are optimized for all platforms – on tablets, tap to open the side panel, which shows a dynamic split-screen view in both portrait and landscape mode. Noise Suppression is enabled by default, keeping everyone’s audio clear and crisp from any device or location. You can enable or disable your […]
Turn on your camera or share your screen in group chats with an unlimited number of viewers. Tap any user’s video to make it fullscreen and pin it to keep that feed focused as other users join the call. Video Chats are optimized for all devices – for a bigger screen and more […]
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Bookmarkimportant info and memorable moments in 1-on-1 chats by pinning them for both people – or only for yourself. Tap the top bar to jump through past pins, or open them all in a separate list to quickly find your favorites.