How to Troubleshoot Slow or Failed Yammer Photo Uploads
Question details
Users are unable to successfully upload batches of JPG photos to Yammer (Viva Engage), with uploads taking several hours or failing entirely.
- Product
- Yammer (Viva Engage)
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Attempting to share multiple JPG images (e.g., around 30 photos) to a Yammer feed from a mobile device at a remote site or via the desktop app.
- Observed behavior
- The upload process becomes excessively slow, stalls, or fails completely across both mobile and desktop platforms.
Ensure you are connected to a stable Wi-Fi network rather than mobile data, as uploading large media batches requires significant bandwidth.
Optimize Image Size and Upload in Batches
Yammer restricts individual image dimensions and file sizes. Verifying these limits and reducing the upload batch size will prevent the server from timing out.
Yammer (Viva Engage) has strict limitations for image attachments to maintain platform performance. Exceeding these specifications, especially over a mobile network at a remote site, is the most common cause of failed uploads.
Verify that each JPG photo is under 10 MB in file size and does not exceed the maximum dimensions of 7,680 pixels wide and 4,320 pixels high.
If your photos are too large, use a basic photo editor or a bulk image compression tool on your device to scale them down before attempting the upload again.
Instead of selecting 30 photos at once, attach and upload smaller groups of 5 to 10 images per post to reduce the strain on the app and network.
Clear App Cache and Use the Web Version
Corrupted application data can cause file sharing features to malfunction. Clearing the cache or testing the web interface helps isolate the issue.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum file size for uploading photos to Yammer?
Yammer limits individual image uploads to a maximum file size of 10 MB. Additionally, the image dimensions cannot exceed 7,680 pixels wide by 4,320 pixels high.
Why do my Yammer uploads fail when I am using mobile data?
Uploading large batches of high-resolution photos requires significant bandwidth. Poor connectivity, which is common at remote sites, often leads to network timeouts before the upload can finish. Using a stable Wi-Fi network is highly recommended.
Can I upload 30 photos to Yammer all at once?
While Yammer technically supports multiple file attachments, attempting to upload 30 high-resolution images simultaneously often causes the app to stall or time out. It is better to upload them in smaller batches of 5 to 10 photos to ensure success.
