Telegram is a popular messaging app that offers users a range of privacy and security features.

One of the concerns that users have when sharing photos on Telegram is whether the app notifies others when a photo is saved.

In this article, we’ll explore the question: ‘does Telegram notify when you save a photo’ query; looking at how the app handles photo sharing and the privacy/security measures in place to protect users’ content.

In short:
No, Telegram by default DOES NOT notify the other user if/when you save a photo that they have sent in a regular Telegram chat.

The Secret Chat feature, on the other hand, is an entirely different matter. If the Secret Chat feature is enabled in a conversation, Telegram will notify the sender if the receiver manages to take a screenshot.

This is to maintain the sender’s privacy and provide them with the opportunity to check to see if their private messages are being shared without their permission.

However, note that it is generally not possible to save photos in a secret chat.

If you want to be notified when someone saves a photo that you have sent in a chat, you could try using a third-party app that can detect when a screenshot is taken.

These apps can often send notifications to the sender when a screenshot is taken, but they may not always work correctly and could potentially compromise the privacy of the sender.

Can people save photos on Telegram?

Yes, users can save photos on Telegram.

Typically, users can simply click on a picture in a chat and then click on the 3 dots in the right corner to see a menu with options to “Save to Gallery”, this will download the picture to their device.

Alternatively, a user can go to the chat settings and use the “Export Chat” option to download the entire chat, together with all of the shared images, videos, and other items.

This will enable them to capture the chat and save a copy to their device or share it with others.

Note: The Export Chat option is only available when you are using Telegram Desktop. The mobile Telegram app does not have this feature. 

So, if you want to export a chat; first download and install Telegram Desktop on your computer, and log into your Telegram account.

Go to the particular chat you want to export, click on the 3 dots in the upper right corner then select the Export Chat History option.

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In the Export settings, you can choose which files to export and then click the Export button.

Your exported file will be saved in the Telegram installation folder.

Remember that if you download a chat or save a photo on Telegram, you are actually creating a copy of the original file, which will still be present on the sender’s computer and Telegram’s servers.

The copy you have saved will likewise be erased if the original file is deleted.

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How do I keep people from saving my photos on Telegram?

There is no way to completely prevent others from saving photos that you send on Telegram.

If someone has access to a photo that you have sent in a chat, they will be able to save it to their device unless you have enabled the “Secret Chat” feature in the conversation.

If you have enabled the “Secret Chat” feature, Telegram will send a notification to the sender if the recipient takes a screenshot of the photo.

This can help to protect the privacy of the sender and to prevent their messages from being shared without their consent. 

However, it’s important to keep in mind that this feature only works if the recipient takes a screenshot of the photo and does not prevent them from saving the photo in other ways.

To protect your privacy on Telegram, consider using the “Secret Chat” feature and being selective about the photos and other information that you share with others. 

You may also want to be aware of the security settings or privacy options on your device and consider using a passcode or biometric authentication to protect your device and the media/photos stored on it.

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Who can see your Telegram photo?

The visibility of a photo on Telegram depends on how the photo was shared and who it was shared with.

If you send a photo in a private chat with another user, the photo will only be visible to you and the other user in the chat.

If you send a photo in a group chat, the photo will be visible to all members of the group.

If you send a photo using the “Secret Chat” feature, the photo has end-to-end encryption and can only be viewed by the intended recipient.

Note that even if a photo is only shared with a small group of people, anyone who has access to the photo may be able to save it to their device or share it with others. 

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Conclusion

To summarize, you can save photos from Telegram without any notification being sent to the other person.

Nonetheless, it’s vital to respect the privacy of others and avoid saving/sharing their photos without their permission.

However, if you have enabled the “Secret Chat” feature Telegram will send a notification to the sender if you take a screenshot. 

While this can help to protect the privacy of the sender and prevent their messages from being shared without their consent, it’s important to keep in mind that it does not prevent the recipient from saving the photo in other ways.