How to send an image to a WhatsApp group in C# (.NET) using Visual Studio 2019

Using the WhatsMate WhatsApp Gateway REST API

Posted on October 24, 2017   Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on Twitter Share on Google+

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This article shows you how to send an image to a WhatsApp group in Microsoft’s .NET language: C# using Visual Studio 2019.

If you are using Visual Studio 2022, please read this tutorial instead.

To send an image to a WhatsApp group in C#, do this:

  1. First, learn how to send a simple text message to a group on the official site.
  2. With the above knowledge, you can now download our sample code.
  3. Locate the file cs/send-image-group.cs.
  4. Study the C# source code and customize the TODO/FIXME lines.
    • Among other things, you must name your group creatively. Otherwise, the group may not receive the message.
  5. Run the C# program in Visual Studio to send your group the first image!

Happy coding :)