How to send a PDF file to a WhatsApp group in Python 3

Using the WhatsMate WhatsApp Gateway REST API

Posted on February 23, 2020   Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on Twitter Share on Google+

Last reviewed: April 17, 2024  

This article shows you how to send a document (e.g. a PDF file, an MP4 file, a WAV file, etc.) to a WhatsApp group in Python 3.

To send a PDF document to a WhatsApp group in Python 3, do this:

  1. First, learn how to send a simple text message on the official site.
  2. With the above knowledge, you can now download our sample code.
  3. Locate the file python3/send-pdf-group.py.
  4. Study the Python 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. Change to the directory containing the script: cd python3
  6. Run the Python script to send yourself the first PDF file: ./send-pdf-group.py

Happy coding :)