Telegram continues to add new features to its messaging app. While you can use it to send text messages and media files, you can also transfer larger files through the app. You can send up to 2GB of files on Telegram, and the limit doubles to 4GB for users of Telegram PremiumWhen downloading multiple files on Telegram, use the default download manager to manage them efficiently. Here's how to manage downloads in Telegram.
Most web browsers provide a dedicated download manager for checking running processes and downloaded files. Telegram has implemented the same feature in its mobile and desktop apps as well. It's uncommon to see such features in instant messaging apps. However, people often use Telegram to download a bunch of videos and files. With the latest Telegram app, you can easily manage these files.
Use Telegram Download Manager on iPhone
There are several ways to access the Telegram Download Manager on iPhone. When a download is running in any chat thread, the app displays a small down arrow icon in the search bar. You can tap it to check the file download in progress.
You can achieve the same using the below steps as well.
Step 1: Open an app Telegram On your iPhone or Android device, tap the box. Search above.
Step 2: Swipe right on the tabs below the search box to the tab Downloads Check the downloaded files.
You can pause any download and prioritize another file to complete first. You can also long-press a file and select Boost to complete the download quickly.
The downloads list also displays the recipient's name. You can always long-press on the downloaded file and check it in the chat.
Telegram contains Default video player for streaming downloaded filesYou can tap a video to play it and check other options. For example, you can forward the file to another contact, delete it, or tap the three horizontal dots menu at the top and save it to your iPhone.
If your device is running low on storage space, go to the Downloads folder in the Telegram app and delete irrelevant files from the cache.
Manage downloads in Telegram on Android
Telegram uses a completely different user interface on Android. Android users can follow the steps below to efficiently manage downloaded files.
Step 1: Open Telegram And start downloading any file. You should see the process Download above.
Step 2: You can click on it to check all. Files downloaded.
Step 3: You can also click on the icon Search In the upper right corner and go to the tab Downloads.
Step 4: As mentioned, Telegram allows you to pause the download process for multiple files. You can also click speedometer located at the top to increase download speeds.
However, this option is limited to Telegram Premium subscribers only. It's a paid tier of Telegram that costs $4.99 per month. You can Check out our dedicated post to learn more about Telegram Premium.
You can long-tap on any video and use options like forward, view, and delete at the top.
Find downloads on Telegram for desktop
Telegram's powerful download manager is also available on the company's desktop apps. Let's check it out in action.
Step 1: turn on Telegram on the desktop.
Step 2: Start downloading any a file Check out the process below. You can click on it to open it. Downloads list.
Step 3: You can also click the bar. Search At the top and select small magnifying glass.
Step 4: Locate Downloads From the drop down menu, check the downloaded videos and files.
You can right-click on your Telegram profile and forward it to friends and family.
Check Telegram Storage Manager
Telegram also comes with a dedicated storage manager across all platforms. You can manage cache files, automatically remove cached media, set maximum cache size limits, and quickly view media files.
We used screenshots from Telegram for Android.
Step 1: Open Telegram On your phone. Tap the hamburger menu at the top and go to Settings.
Step 2: Locate data and storage. Click on Storage use.
Step 3: Check Cache, set and manage maximum cache size through individual chats.
If the cache size exceeds the specified limit, the oldest unused media will be removed from the device.
Manage your Telegram files like a pro
Using Telegram for instant messaging is fun, but exchanging and downloading tons of files regularly can easily fill up your phone's storage space. Besides removing unwanted files, you can manage your downloads so you can keep the best and most enjoyable files, prioritize specific files, redirect them, and better manage them.
