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# Send attachments (media files)

{% hint style="warning" %}
Not supported on the SMS channel.
{% endhint %}

As an agent, you can send and receive media files (e.g., statements, invoices, screenshots, and other important documents) while chatting with customers.

The following file types are supported:

| File Type               | Supported Formats/File Extensions                 | Can be previewed in browser vs needs to be downloaded |
| ----------------------- | ------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------- |
| Documents               | .pdf, .doc or .docx, .ppt or .pptx, .xls or .xlsx | Needs to be downloaded                                |
| Images                  | JPEG, JPG, PNG                                    | Can be viewed in browser and can be downloaded        |
| Audio                   | AAC, AMR, MP3, OPUS,                              | Can be heard in browser and can be downloaded         |
| Video                   | MP4                                               | Can be viewed in browser and can be downloaded        |
| USDZ (AMB channel only) | USDZ                                              | Needs to be downloaded                                |

## **Attach a file**

1. Select the *paper clip* icon below the text box area.

<img src="/files/GcqpeNxP2QlA5P5YQmHZ" alt="" width="563">

2. A pop-up appears on which you can drag and drop the files you want to attach. You can also browse your computer to select the files to attach.

{% hint style="info" %}
The file size limit is **64Mb.** Only one attachment can be sent at a time.
{% endhint %}

<img src="/files/-MCI7RTwBJb3MH6ent-7" alt="" width="563">

3. Once the file is uploaded, click *Send file*.&#x20;

![](/files/-MCI7zbuSYya-dEOMjIm)

4. The customer can download the file on the channel they are using. When a customer sends you a file, you can download it from within the chat window:

![](/files/-MCI8Zl-J8jgZa938Elo)
