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Visually engage with your community.

Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) is a great way to capture attention by sending and receiving images, videos, audio and gifs by text.

Feature Release

MMS Recorder

MMS Recorder allows you to record videos straight from your device. The Powered By Text app compresses the video for you, creating a text-optimized video you can send to your audience’s devices.

Create Better Interactions

MMS creates deeper interaction with engaging visuals.

Enhance Community

Gather important community information.

Create Deeper Connections

Foster engaged supporters.

The MMS Advantage

Sending an MMS to your community increases the likelihood they connect with your message.

90

of the information processed by the brain is visual.

60,000

faster brain processing with images over text.

73

say they would rather watch a short video than other text-based mediums.

Our strategists are ready

FAQs about MMS Texting

What is MMS?

MMS stands for Multimedia Messaging Services (MMS)

What kinds of files can I send?

You can attach files types such as JPG, PNG, GIF, MP4 and MP3 videos need not exceed 900 KB.

Why should I use MMS?

MMS messages engage people in a more rapid and deeper way. People process images faster and people also prefer to see an image or video rather than read text.

How much does it cost to use MMS?

1 MMS message costs 3 message credits.

MMS or SMS? Which one should I use?

SMS are shorter, bite-sized messages delivering updates, notices or links for example. MMS messages deliver a deeper impact with graphics or videos, capturing the attention of your audience more readily, encouraging response or participation.

Can I use it now?

If you are currently an Powered By Text user, MMS is available to use now.

How can I send MMS?

Currently, you can send an image (or other file) using outbound MMS to a group of subscribers using a broadcast message or to a single subscriber using direct chat. Coming soon: MMS message scheduling and MMS keyword responses.

Get Started

Talk to our expert team about implementing MMS into your organization.