File messages

You can send, reply to, and resend files in the same way as text messages.

Tip

  • Use the clip icon or drag & drop to send files.
  • Press Ctrl+V to paste from the clipboard.
  • Right-click a file message to Save as….

Overview


Khernet supports sending many file types:

  • Images
  • Audio
  • Video
  • Binary files
  • GIFs

There are three main ways to send a file.

Send from file system

  1. Click the clip icon at the top-left of the text box.
Clip icon for attaching files
  1. In the Open dialog, select the file you want and click Open.
    Open file dialog to select file{: .align-center}
Open file dialog to select file

The file will appear in the chat list with an animation showing its upload status.

Tip

Drag and drop a file into the chat list to send it instantly.

Send from clipboard


You can also paste files directly:

  • Click inside the text box and press Ctrl+V.
  • Or right-click inside the text box and choose Paste.

Save to local system


Files are stored in the app and can be saved locally:

  1. Right-click the file message and choose Save as….
    Save as option in context menu{: .align-center}
Save as option in context menu
  1. In the Save dialog, pick a location. You can also rename the file before clicking Save.
    Save dialog for choosing location and filename{: .align-center}
Save dialog for choosing location and filename

Images


Image message preview in chat{: .align-center}

Image message preview in chat

Supported formats: JPG, PNG, BMP, TIFF, WEBP

Screenshots can also be sent using the clipboard method.

Tip

Click an image thumbnail to view it in full screen.

Audio


Supported formats: MP3, WAV, WMA, M4A, ACC

Audio controls

Audio message in chat
Audio message with play button in chat{: .align-center}

Audio message with play button in chat
  • Play
  • Pause

Embedded player
Embedded audio player with controls{: .align-center}

Embedded audio player with controls
  • Play / Pause
  • Volume up / Volume down
  • Mute

Audio files continue playing even if the main screen is hidden.

Video


Video message in full-screen playback{: .align-center}

Video message in full-screen playback

Play videos by clicking the message thumbnail.

Supported controls:

  • Play / Pause
  • Volume up / Volume down
  • Mute
  • Seek timeline position

Videos always play in full screen.

Video playback also continues if the main screen is hidden.

Binary files


Any non-recognized format can be sent as a binary file.

Maximum individual file size: 2 GB

GIFs


GIFs can be sent like any other file.

  • Save a GIF by right-clicking it and choosing Add GIF to gallery.
    Save GIF to gallery option in context menu{: .align-center}
    Save GIF to gallery option in context menu

  • To reuse, click the GIF icon, select one from the gallery, and send it.
    GIF gallery with selectable thumbnails{: .align-center}
    GIF gallery with selectable thumbnails

Tip

Click a GIF message thumbnail to view it in full screen.