WhatsApp Error 131053: Media upload error

What this means#

The media file exceeds the supported size restriction for its type.

Why it happens#

• File larger than the allowed size for its media type.

How to resolve it#

Compress the file (e.g. under 10MB for most media types) and retry.

Learn more#

See Meta's official reference for WhatsApp error code 131053.

Still stuck?#

If the error persists after trying the steps above, note the exact error code (131053) and reach out to support with the message details — the code tells us exactly what WhatsApp rejected.