Tips and Tricks

Telegram stands for freedom and privacy and has many easy to use features.

iOS Storage Usage Settings. Telegram needs almost no storage space to run on your device. Go to Settings > Data and Storage > Storage Usage to selectively clear your cache – even for individual chats. Set Keep Media to regularly remove unused items, or a Maximum Cache Size to keep everything compact. Here’s how it […]
Multiple Accounts. All Telegram apps let you stay signed in on 3 accounts (with different phone numbers) simultaneously.
Autoplaying videos and auto-download settings. Smaller videos start playing without sound when they reach your screen. To unmute them, simply press the volume buttons on your device. Automatic Media Download Settings put you in control of your data usage. It‘s easy to see your current settings at a glance and switch between Low, Medium and […]
Media Editor. With more functions than standalone editing apps, Telegram’s powerful media editor has tools to add text, drawings, stickers and more. Create custom GIFs from your own videos, make basic and advanced corrections, and add decorations for another layer of artistry.
Disappearing Photos and Videos. You can send disappearing media in any one-on-one chat. They self-destruct after opening, leaving no trace of your confidential content. On Android tap the ⏱ icon in the media editor, and on iOS press and hold the 'Send' button > Send With Timer.
Media Panel: Add Stickers. Decorate your photo or video with stickers – adding animated stickers creates a quick GIF featuring your favorite characters.
Partial Selection. You can select any portion of a message to copy or share, instead of only the full text. And here’s how it looks on iOS.
Audio Playback Speeds. Tap to enable 2x playback speed for voice messages, podcasts and long audio files. Press and hold the 2x button to choose other speeds such as 0.5x and 1.5x. Don’t worry if you don’t finish listening – your progress is automatically saved for later. Multiple playback speeds are also available for videos […]
Timestamps. If you add a timestamp like 0:05 to a video caption or reply, it will be automatically highlighted as a link. Tapping on a timestamp will play the video from the right spot. Timestamps are supported on Telegram videos and for messages with YouTube links, in case you want to mark your favorite moments.
Add people nearby. Quickly exchange contact info with Telegram users who are standing next to you (and also have this section open).