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ECollins
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June 5, 2023
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What file types are viewable in Team Chat?

  • June 5, 2023
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I can see JPG and MP4 file types in line with a chat, but not MOV, PDF or DOC file types which have to be downloaded to view. Is there a list of file types that can be viewed without downloading them?

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    Hamilton-Zoomie
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    June 7, 2023

    ECollins, this isn't the exact answer, but it will send you on the right path because it showcases file transfer use, but has links to articles for Admin controls.  Admins can prohibit file transfers by type of file.  We support many of the types in your example:  pdf, doc, docx, xls, xlxs, and lots more.  Please check your account and group setting controls in the admin portal to ensure that you're not restricted from sending file types due to security, risk, and compliance management.


    https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/202920879

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    ECollinsAuthor
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    June 7, 2023

    Thanks for the reply. The question is what file types can be viewed *without dowloading* them, like we can with JPG files. We want to view PDFs or DOCs without first downloading them. Do you know what file types can be viewed within Zoom Teams Chat?

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    ECollinsAuthor
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    July 8, 2025

    It has been two years now and we still can't watch videos in chat without downloading them. This was available in Slack many years ago. What's the hold-up? 

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