Need to send images or longer text content? We have you covered!
Enhanced Text Messages let you attach images to your group texts, so you can say something and show something in the same text message. They also give you up to 1,600 characters of space, which is roughly ten times the length of a standard text message, so you can fit detailed announcements and event information without trimming. Also known as MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service), the images and your text arrive together as a single unified text message on your recipient's phone.
What you can send:
Enhanced Text Messages give you room to say more and show more in a single send:
- Up to 5 images in JPG, GIF, or PNG format
- Up to 1,600 characters of text content
Standard text messages remain the default in every account, with Enhanced Text Messages available whenever you need more content in a single send. Here is how the two formats compare:
|
Standard Text Messages |
Enhanced Text Messages |
| Maximum Length |
Up to 320 characters on Unlimited Usage PlansUp to 480 characters on Pay Per Message Plans |
Up to 1,600 characters |
| Images |
No |
Up to 5 (JPG, GIF, PNG) |
| Speed |
Slightly faster in most cases |
Slightly slower in most cases |
How much does it cost?
On Pay Per Message Plans, your cost is only 2 message credits per message recipient.
On Unlimited Usage Plans, your cost is 1 Premium Credit per recipient. Premium Credits can be purchased for 4.5 cents each in your account, and we will give you 25 Premium Credits FREE to try it out!
What about files like PDFs?
Enhanced Text Messages support images but not file attachments such as PDFs or documents. If you need to share a file, you can share a link to it online (such as on your website or through Google Drive/Dropbox). Just include the text of the link (URL) in your message. That method works cleanly in both Standard and Enhanced messages.
Standard or Enhanced? Use them both!
Most groups use standard text messages for everyday sends: reminders, schedule changes, quick updates. Enhanced Text Messages step in when you need additional length or images. Your account can do both whenever you need it.
Still have questions? Friendly customer service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year at (877) 225-5025!