Telegram is a messaging app available on Android, iOS, PC, and macOS. It offers encrypted messaging, syncing across devices, and group chats for up to 200,000 members. It features fast delivery, open API, and no size limits for media and chats. Telegram emphasizes security, privacy, and customization.
Features
Simple Interface
Telegram has an intuitive interface that makes it easy to use for everyone.
Privacy
Messages are heavily encrypted and can self-destruct to protect privacy.
Sync Across Devices
Access your chats from multiple devices without any hassle.
Fast Messaging
Delivers messages faster than any other application.
Unlimited Size
There’s no limit on the size of your media and chats.
Open Source
Offers an open API and source code for developers.
Security
Keeps your messages safe from hacker attacks.
Large Groups
Supports groups with up to 200,000 members.
Customization
Allows complete customization of your messaging experience.
Cloud-based Messaging
Telegram allows users to access their messages from multiple devices. All messages are stored in the cloud and are instantly synced across any number of devices.
End-to-End Encryption
Telegram offers a feature for secure communications known as Secret Chats, which use end-to-end encryption to ensure that a message can only be read by its intended recipient.
Media Sharing and File Sending
Users can send and receive various types of media like photos, videos, and documents up to 2GB per file size.
Channels and Groups
Users can create channels to broadcast messages to an unlimited audience and create group chats for up to 200,000 members.
Voice Chats
Telegram allows users to participate in voice chats within groups and channels, facilitating real-time audio communication.
Bots and Automation
The platform supports Chatbots, which can be used to automate tasks, send alerts, and provide customer support among other functions.
Customization and Themes
Telegram allows users to change the appearance of the app with custom themes, and supports animated backgrounds and stickers.
Telegram Mobile Apps
Access Telegram on mobile through apps available for Android and iOS. Supports messaging, media sharing, and group chats.
Telegram Desktop Apps
Use Telegram on desktop with apps available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Provides full chat functionality and synchronization with mobile.
Telegram Web Apps
Access Telegram directly from a web browser via Telegram WebK and WebZ. Offers messaging services through the browser.
Telegram Database Library (TDLib)
A cross-platform library designed to help create custom Telegram applications. It facilitates development by handling the complexities of the Telegram protocol.
Telegram Unofficial Apps
Third-party apps like Telegram CLI for Linux and Unigram for Windows provide additional methods to access Telegram outside the standard apps.
Source Code Availability
Telegram provides open-source code for its apps and libraries, allowing developers to verify, modify, and build customized Telegram clients.
Bug Bounty Program
A program encouraging developers to find and report security vulnerabilities in Telegram's applications and protocol.
Bots
The Telegram API allows users to create bots which can perform a variety of tasks, automate processes, and interact with users in real-time.
MTProto Protocol
The Telegram API uses its proprietary MTProto protocol to ensure high speed and security for transferring data.
TDLib
The Telegram Database Library (TDLib) enables developers to create their own Telegram clients easily while handling network layer interactions.
Channels
Develop features using Telegram channels that allow broadcasting messages to large audiences.
Groups
Develop features to create groups where users can join for shared communication and interaction.
Sticker and Sticker Sets
The API provides functionality to create custom stickers and sticker sets for users.
Payments
Enable integration of payment features allowing users to carry out transactions through bots.
User Reports and Proactive Monitoring
Telegram combines user reports with proactive monitoring backed by machine learning to block groups and channels that violate the Terms of Service.
Transparency Reports
Telegram publishes daily transparency reports showing the number of groups and channels removed for violating policies.
CSAM Enforcement
Telegram has a zero-tolerance policy for Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) and utilizes a database of CSAM hashes from official organizations to automate removal.
NGO Collaborations
Works with organizations like Internet Watch Foundation to receive and act upon reports of harmful content.
Terrorist Content Removal
Telegram removes content related to violence and terrorist propaganda in collaboration with the European Union and other organizations.
Content Reporting
Users can report content directly from the app, choosing a reason for the report and adding comments if needed.
Affiliate Programs
Introducing new ways for content creators to earn through affiliate programs in Telegram.
AI-Powered Sticker Search
Allows finding stickers based on keywords using AI.
Mini Apps 2.0
Updated offering full-screen modes, home screen icons, geolocation features and more, enhancing interaction with mini apps.
Improved Videos
Updates on sending higher quality and less compressed video messages, along with video file trimming.
Verification Platform
A new platform to help organizations get verified on Telegram.
Star Giveaways
Users can participate in giveaways on Telegram by using stars.
Super Channels
Allowing support for large communities with reactions and subscriptions.
Telegram Browser
A new in-app browser supporting instant pages and media.
Mini App Bar
A feature to pin mini apps for quicker access.
Message Effects
Add special effects to messages like animated emojis or hashtags.
Sticker Editor
Allows creating new stickers directly from the desktop app.
Telegram Business Account
New account type designed for businesses to manage communications effectively.
Stories for Groups
Groups can now publish stories to engage members better.
Saved Messages 2.0
Advanced saving and voice message features.
Affiliate Program
Telegram introduces a new way for users to earn by promoting Telegram Premium. Affiliates earn a commission on payments made by Premium users they refer.
AI-Powered Sticker Search
This feature uses AI to enhance sticker search capabilities, making it easier for users to find relevant stickers by simply typing a word.
Grouper
A collage creation tool that allows users to combine multiple photos into a single image, improving content sharing.
Mini Apps
Allows users to access a variety of interactive apps directly from Telegram chats without needing to download anything.
Seamless Login
Users can log into third-party apps using their Telegram accounts for quick and hassle-free authentication.
Web View 2.0
Provides a fast and powerful web experience by leveraging Telegram's Web View technology.
Media Editor
Allows users to enhance, crop, and adjust images and videos before sending.
Improved Bots
Telegram bots can now offer fully-fledged services, integrating deeper with the Telegram platform.
Dynamic Quality for Videos
Allows users to adjust video quality during playback to save data or improve the resolution when connected to Wi-Fi.
Better Media Editor
Provides an improved media editor for creating stunning posts with photos and videos. It includes drawing tools and customizable text for more dynamic presentations.
Obliterate Messages for Everyone
Users can now delete messages in one-on-one chats from both sides, making the conversation disappear for everyone involved.
Save Messages to Specific Folders
Users can now save messages to particular folders or categories, providing better organization and access to important conversations.
New Reactions and Emoji Pack
It includes additional emoji reactions and packs for richer expression options within chats.
Direct Download
Telegram offers a direct download option for Android users from their website to receive automatic updates directly from Telegram.
Installation Guidance
The page provides a video and detailed instructions for installing Telegram on various versions of Android devices.
Google Play Store Option
Users have the option to download Telegram from the Google Play Store if they prefer.
Fast Messaging
Telegram is designed for speed, offering fast message delivery across devices.
Powerful Sharing
Allows sharing of media and files up to 2 GB in size per file, facilitates large group chats, and broadcasts.
Secure Messaging
Messages and media are stored securely with encryption.
Privacy Features
Offers features for privacy, including secret chats.
Cross-Platform Synchronization
Telegram Desktop automatically syncs messages with Telegram apps on all your devices, allowing seamless continuation of chats across platforms.
Open Source
The source code of Telegram Desktop is available on GitHub, allowing users to review, modify, and contribute to the software.
Telegram for macOS
A native Telegram client for macOS. It includes features like cloud-based messaging with a focus on security and speed.
Open Source
The software is available under the GPL v2 license, and the source code can be accessed on GitHub.
Security
All Telegram user data is securely encrypted. Researchers can evaluate the security by using Telegram's open-source code. Telegram's encryption is designed to withstand hacker attacks, and they have a bug bounty program to encourage finding vulnerabilities.
Privacy
Telegram does not share data with third parties or show ads to users. Monetization is through user-based subscriptions or donations, while respecting user privacy. Advertisers can only interact through sponsored messages without affecting the privacy of users.
Verified Information
Telegram uses bots and channels to provide users with verified information directly from trusted sources, such as checking organizations or government health ministries.
Logos and Screenshots
High-quality Telegram logos and public-domain screenshots are available for journalists and developers to use for media publications.
Bot API
Allows developers to create bots that interact with Telegram users, enabling automation and interaction.
Telegram Database Library (TDLib)
A library that takes care of network implementation details for interacting with the Telegram database, simplifying the creation of Telegram clients.
Telegram Passport
A unified authorization method for services that require personal identification, allowing users to securely share their ID documents with services.
Start Translating
Users can join the Telegram translation effort by translating phrases into their language or voting for existing suggestions. Translated phrases are immediately available in Telegram apps.
Official Translations
Telegram is expanding the list of available languages for its users, and users can help maintain the official translation by visiting the relevant page.
Style Guide
Provides guidelines on how translations should be consistent, neutral, default, beautiful, and must fit with the context. It emphasizes maintaining the same names across platforms and preferring native language style.
Typography
Focuses on linguistic and typographic accuracy, suggesting that the design should make text easy to read, comparable to a magazine’s editorial workflow.
Applied Typography
Recommends ensuring the English version is typographically sound, with tips like adjusting app settings for better screen readability.
Instant View Templates
Create templates to generate responsive and uniform articles from a variety of websites for Telegram. Templates define which elements to display in Instant View format.
Instant View Editor
Allows users to create, edit, and test Instant View templates. Provides a structured environment for specifying how web content should appear on Telegram.
Shared Media Section
Allows users to view all shared documents in a separate section for easy access.
File Search
Users can search for specific files or types of media within a chat using the search function.
iOS Sharing Menu Support
Users can open documents from the Telegram app on their iOS device and send them to other apps using the iOS sharing menu.
Mute Notifications
Offers the ability to mute notifications from particular contacts and groups for specific durations, such as 1 hour, 8 hours, or 2 days.
Multisearch
Provides a universal search box to find contacts, chats, groups, or messages quickly without needing to navigate through different menus.
Channels
A new way to broadcast messages to large audiences. Channels have an unlimited number of members, can be public with a permanent URL, and each post has its own view counter. Forwarded copies of messages include the original view count.
iOS 9 Notifications - Quick Replies
Quick Replies from notifications is supported on iOS 9 devices, allowing users to reply to messages directly from their iPhone's lock screen.
Photo Editor for iOS
Updated tools for adjusting image's tilt, fade, and curves, with shadows and highlights tools defaulting to 50% and functioning in both directions.