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How to Send Files and Documents on Messenger for Android

A quick workaround to send a PDF file on Facebook Messenger app.

Mayur Agarwal by Mayur Agarwal
May 11, 2020
in Facebook, How To's

Facebook Messenger is a feature-packed IM client that has evolved a lot over time. Besides offering messaging, voice and video calling function, it lets you share photos, videos, and Facebook stories.

However, unlike WhatsApp, Messenger lacks a basic yet handy feature which is the ability to send files or documents. Due to this limitation, it’s not possible to send attachments such as a PDF, Docx, MP3 or a Zip file using the Messenger app. Also, you won’t find Messenger in Android’s Share menu either when sharing a file directly using a file manager.

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PDF file sent via Messenger app on Android

That said, if you want to send a file through Messenger 2020 itself then that’s possible. Ironically, Messenger Lite, a stripped-down and lighter version of Messenger includes the file sharing option. It is surprising that the feature is a part of the Lite version but excluded from the regular app. The Lite app is just 10MB in size and consumes very less mobile data.

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Speaking of Messenger Lite, the chat app by Facebook is available in many countries including US, UK, Canada, and India. In regions where it isn’t available, Android users can simply download the app’s APK and sideload it. On the other hand, you won’t find Messenger Lite for iPhone and iPad. Though iOS users will still receive any files sent to them from Messenger for Android.

Send Files in Facebook Messenger App on Android

Simply follow the steps below to send files in Messenger 2020.

  1. Install Messenger Lite on your Android phone.
  2. Open the app and log in with your Facebook account. Facebook Messenger Lite
  3. Now open the desired conversation or chat. You can also search for the person to whom you want to send a file.
  4. Tap the + button at the bottom left and choose the File option. send file attachments in messenger on android
  5. Then tap the menu from the top left and select your device. android file manager
  6. Select the file from a particular folder on your internal storage. how to send pdf in messenger on android
  7. Hit Open and then tap the ‘Send’ option to send the file. how to send files through facebook messenger app on android
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That’s it. After the file is sent, the receiver can download and view it using the regular Messenger app itself. The only downside is that you can’t send multiple files at once.

We hope you found this article helpful.

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Comments 9

  1. Matt Lumagbas says:
    1 year ago

    Super Helpful!!! been looking for this for a long time now. Weird design by facebook though that Messenger regular doesn\’t allow file sharing.

    Reply
  2. Sarah says:
    11 months ago

    Thanks so much. I needed a tip that still works in 2020. The Messenger Lite version worked!

    Reply
  3. Juliet Mataranas says:
    11 months ago

    Indeed it\’s very helpful to me today. Thank you so much…

    Reply
  4. cloud says:
    10 months ago

    my internal storage does not show when I open file.plz help me.

    Reply
    • Mayur Agarwal says:
      10 months ago

      Did you select your device from the “Open from” menu as shown in step #5?

      Reply
  5. florinda says:
    10 months ago

    Thank you so much. God bless and share more knowledge

    Reply
  6. Jerome says:
    8 months ago

    How do you maintain the file name? It doesn\’t show the real file name in the chat

    Reply
    • john says:
      3 weeks ago

      Hello the file i send in messenger lite changes their name to local_media and then a number. How do i fix this pls.

      Reply
  7. Teewhy says:
    5 months ago

    Thank you so much for this.it was very helpful

    Reply

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