File message

Any file can be sent, replied and resend the same as text messages.

Overview

Type of files that can be sent through Khernet:

  • Images
  • Audio
  • Video
  • Binary
  • GIF (Graphics Interchange Format)

There are three ways to send a file which are listed below.

Send from file system

  1. Click the clip icon located at top left of text box. clip icon

  2. In the Open dialog choose the file you want to send and click Open. open file dialog

The file will appear in chat list with an animation showing the state of the message when it is being sended or loaded.

Tip

Drag and drop the file in chat list and it will be sent immediately.

Send from clipboard

Follow one of these steps:

  • Click on text box and press Ctrl+V (paste command).
  • Right click on text box and choose Paste.

Save to local system

Files are stored within application and can be saved to any path:

  1. Right click the file message and choose Save as… from context menu. saving option

  2. On Save dialog, select a location to save file. Optionally type a new name and click Save. saving option

Images

Image message

The following are some formats that are recognized as images:

  • JPG
  • PNG
  • BMP
  • TIFF
  • WEBP

Sending of Screenshots are also supported. Use the same method for sending files from clipboard.

Tip

Click the image thumbnail to view it in full screen.

Audio

The following are formats recognized as audio files:

  • MP3
  • WAV
  • WMA
  • M4A
  • ACC

Audio controls

To control an audio file use the buttons located in chat message and embedded player.

Audio chat message

audio message

Actions supported:

  • Play
  • Pause

Embedded Player

audio player

Actions supported:

  • Play
  • Pause
  • Turn up volume
  • Turn down volume
  • Mute

Audio files are played even if main screen is hidden.

Video

Video message

Play video files clicking the thumbnail of message. The following actions are supported:

  • Play
  • Pause
  • Turn up volume
  • Turn down volume
  • Mute
  • Set timeline position

Video is always played in full screen

Video files are played even if main screen is hidden.

Binary

Any binary file that is not a known format of Khernet can be sent.

Maximum size of individual file must be 2 GB.

GIF

GIF (Graphics Interchange Format) files can be sent using the same method as other type of files.

They can be saved for future messages right clicking the message and choosing Add GIF to gallery.

save gif

To access to gallery click the GIF icon select one from the gallery and click it to send:

gif gallery

Tip

Play a GIF in full screen clicking the message.

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