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

  2. In the Open dialog, select the file you want and click Open.
    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

  2. In the Save dialog, pick a location. You can also rename the file before clicking Save.
    Save dialog for choosing location and filename

Images


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
  • Play
  • Pause

Embedded player

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

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

  • To reuse, click the GIF icon, select one from the gallery, and send it.
    GIF gallery with selectable thumbnails

Tip

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