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You literally have an option in WhatsApp do disable loading of audio/image/video.

• nottorp 3y ago
  Oh yes, it's there, thanks. I wonder when they added it... Edit: Waaait a bit. I have it on iOS and I have it on some laptop where whatsapp desktop is an old version. I can't find it on my desktop where their desktop app is the latest and greatest... They probably "improved my whatsapp experience". Edit 2: besides, that just doesn't download the photos, I think? They still take half the screen that could be used for displaying more text...
  • abdullahkhalids 3y ago
    > I wonder when they added it... At least 7-8 years. Probably from whenever it became possible to send media messages.
    • nottorp 3y ago
      Does not work on any version of whatsapp desktop, even the ones that have the option present. I still get all the crappy gifs in my chats.
  • adhvaryu 3y ago
    The option to disable auto download has been there since day 1.