WhatsApp may soon allow you to select the video quality you want to share.

WhatsApp is constantly evolving and improving, and according to WABetaInfo, we recently learned that an "expiring media" feature is currently going out on the beta channel. WhatsApp may soon include an even more handy feature: you may be able to select the video quality that will be uploaded when you send someone a video.

WABetaInfo was the first to notice the new video upload quality option, and while it isn't live yet, their report verifies that it is in the works. Selecting the video quality before sending is advantageous since it allows you to choose the best option for saving bandwidth or sharing the video without significant compression. You can email videos in "data saver" mode, which compresses them and saves space. and don’t use too much data. WhatsApp has already had a data saver option for calls for years, so it’s a bit weird it has taken this long to get an actual option that the user can choose just for videos.

An explanation of each of these three options was also given by WABetaInfo.

• Auto (recommended): WhatsApp will detect what is the best compression algorithm for specific videos.
• Best quality: WhatsApp will always send the video using the best quality available!
• Data saver: when a Data saver is enabled in your Android settings, WhatsApp will compress videos before sending them.

This isn't an active feature right now, thus it can't be used even in the beta channel. However, it's a feature that should be added in the future, especially because it's a popular request. Some people don’t even have data caps, they just have slow internet, and automatic compression of videos means that both the sender can send it quicker. 

The files will also take up less space when backed up to Google Drive, saving you storage space in your Google account. On the other hand, for those with speedy connections, being able to send higher-quality videos will ensure that what you see is what your recipient sees.