A great social-messaging and calling app

WeChat is a free communication application that lets you connect with your friends and family. Designed for Windows, the program has that lets you discover and make new friends. WeChat supports one-on-one texting, group chats, multimedia sharing, and more. It also offers a few interesting features like LookAround and Moments, making it a mix of both social media and messaging platforms. The cross-platform app is also available on , , and devices.

What is WeChat used for?

Many applications let users connect with other people from around the world. However, these apps either focus on social media or on more convenient messaging. WeChat by Tencent offers a blend of both, bearing in mind not to overwhelm users. You can easily download the lightweight program on your PC, connect with family, friends, or even strangers, explore user profiles, share posts on the wall, and do much more!

Easy installation and setup

As soon as you complete the WeChat download, you can install it in a matter of minutes. From there, the setup is pretty straightforward and won’t take much time. However, to use the application on your PC, you need to install and login into your mobile application. Without it, you cannot authenticate the Windows app or get access to your media files or contact list.

To authenticate, you must open the QR scanner available within WeChat mobile and use it to scan the QR code visible on your desktop. The moment you log in, all information on WeChat mobile gets synced with your computer, and you can easily access all your messages, shared media, social pages, and more. You can also use the Windows app to create a backup and save all essential data on your computer.

Intuitive Interface

Once you get used to WeChat’s interface, you’ll find it to be quite efficient. The program opens to a home screen where all the contacts that use the application are listed. Tapping on their name will open up a window from where you can message or call them. In case you wish to add more people to the chat, you can do so by clicking on the face icon available on the top-right corner.

The inbuilt keyboard of the application also offers various functionalities. You can use it to record and send voice messages, add emoticons to your texts, and share images or videos. A great aspect of using WeChat from your Windows desktop is the program's ability to let you send media, documents, and other files saved on your computer. Since all messages get mirrored on your phone, you can easily access them anywhere as well.

Multiple features

You can use the program for instant messaging with your contacts or use it to discover new people. When creating groups, you can connect with over 500 people in one go! Moreover, you can make chats more fun by sending stickers, GIFs, and emoticons. The program also lets you create posts and share them on other social media sites.