Telegram for Desktop

Free • Telegram LLC • Windows • Secure Download

Telegram for Desktop is the official app for Windows, offering instant messaging, video calling, file sharing, and more. It has a simple interface and is lightweight.

License Free

Op. System Windows

Category Clients

Language English8 more

Author Telegram LLC

Size 41.1 MB

Downloads 28

Date Feb 5, 2024

File type EXE

SHA256 11876bd03e404e9185d9358d0a110f7e1288baaa812ecb1fd3fdf827a2c0c241

Telegram for Desktop is the official Windows app for the popular instant messaging platform, Telegram. It allows users to access their accounts and use the messaging tool from their desktop computers. To use Telegram for Desktop, users need to have a registered account, which can be easily created by providing their phone number. Upon launching the app for the first time, users will need to wait a few seconds for their conversations and groups to synchronize. Once this process is complete, users can continue their conversations from the mobile app on their desktops. They can also access files, images, and voice memos shared using the mobile app. Telegram for Desktop offers more than just messaging features. It includes a video calling tool that is widely used, enabling users to make voice over IP (VOIP) calls with individuals or groups of up to 1000 users. The sound quality is usually excellent, and users can share their screens or adjust the audio volume during calls. Another useful feature is the ability to create surveys exclusively for groups, with options for public or anonymous voting, multi-response, and exam mode. Additionally, the app has a user-friendly interface, with options to activate a night mode and choose from different color palettes. Telegram for Desktop is lightweight and consumes fewer resources compared to other similar messaging apps. Users should be mindful of the Telegram downloads folder, which can fill up quickly if not managed properly. Overall, Telegram for Desktop is a must-have program for regular Telegram app users, providing convenience, simplicity, and versatility

Frequent questions

How do I log into Telegram for Desktop?

Logging into Telegram for Desktop is very simple: just scan the QR code that appears on the screen using the Telegram app on your Android or iOS device. If you don't have the app installed, you can use email verification.

Is Telegram for Desktop safe?

Telegram for Desktop is 100% safe. The installer has not shown any positives in Virus Total since an older 2018 version showed a false positive from Yandex.

What is the difference between Telegram for Desktop and Telegram Web?

In terms of features, Telegram for Desktop and Telegram Web offer the same features. Both versions allow you to send and receive files, participate in video calls, create polls, send voice notes, and so on. The main difference is that the web version requires you to have the browser open.

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Telegram for Desktop

Telegram for Desktop is the official app for Windows, offering instant messaging, video calling, file sharing, and more. It has a simple interface and is lightweight.