Use WPS Video Messages on Windows through 3 topics: selecting a local video file, previewing and sending it, and checking how it appears in chat; all 3 topics are available without membership.
How-to Index
| No. | Topic | Membership Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Select a Local Video File | Free |
| 2 | 2. Preview and Send | Free |
| 3 | 3. Check the In-Chat Display | Free |
How-to Guide
1. Select a Local Video File
Entry: Message composer → File icon → Send local file
- Open a group chat or one-to-one chat.
- Click the file icon in the message composer.
- Select Send local file from the menu.
- In the system file picker, browse to the video you want to send.
- Click Open to continue.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: the system file picker opens and your local video file is visible.
- Next action available: after you choose the file, the video preview window opens.
Tips While Using
- Common supported formats mentioned for this workflow include MP4, AVI, and MOV.
- Make sure the video file is stored locally and can be accessed from the current device.
2. Preview and Send
Entry: Send Video preview window → Send
- After selecting a video file, wait for the Send Video preview window to appear.
- Review the thumbnail, file information, and video duration.
- Hover over the preview area to confirm the content.
- Click Send in the lower-right corner when everything looks correct.
- If you do not want to send it yet, click Cancel or close the window.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: the video is sent to the current chat.
- Next action available: a video card appears in the conversation history.
Tips While Using
- Larger video files may take longer to upload.
- Check the content and file name before sending to avoid resending the wrong file.
3. Check the In-Chat Display
Entry: Video card in the chat window
- Find the video message in the conversation history.
- Check whether the cover image, file name, and duration are displayed completely.
- Click the play button on the card.
- Confirm that the video plays directly in the chat window.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: the video appears as a card with a cover image, play button, file name, and duration.
- Next action available: the video can be played in chat without downloading it first.
Tips While Using
- If the network is unstable, loading and playback may be slower.
- If the preview does not display normally, refresh the conversation and check again.