To forward a video note or message in Telegram without “Forwarded from”, long-press it → Forward → pick the chat, then tap the bar with the forwarded message above the message field, choose Hide Sender Name and send — the recipient sees it as if you sent it yourself. It's a free option built into Telegram on Android, iPhone and Telegram Desktop; it works for video notes, photos, videos, text and several messages at once, and Hide Caption also removes captions from media.
Main guide: How to turn any video into a round video note
Step by step
Forward the message
Long-press the video note or message and tap Forward (on a computer, right-click it). To send several messages, select them first.
Pick the chat
Tap the channel, group or chat you want to send it to. The message isn't sent yet — it waits in a bar above the message field.
Tap the bar above the message field
Tap the bar with the forwarded message. Telegram opens a preview with the forwarding options.
Choose “Hide Sender Name”
Tap Hide Sender Name. For a photo or video with a caption, you can also tap Hide Caption.
Send
Tap Send. The message arrives without “Forwarded from” and without the original author's name.
Where the forwarding options are
| App | How to open the options | What you can hide |
|---|---|---|
| Android | After choosing the chat, tap the bar with the forwarded message above the message field | Sender name, captions |
| iPhone | The same: tap the bar with the forwarded message above the message field | Sender name, captions |
| Telegram Desktop | Click the “Forward message” label above the message field | Sender name, captions |
What the recipient sees
With the sender name hidden, the video note, photo, video or text arrives as a regular message from you: there is no “Forwarded from” line and no name of the original person, channel or bot. Telegram Desktop describes it like this: the message will look like it was sent by you. The content itself doesn't change.
If tapping the bar does nothing
Update Telegram: these options arrived in version 8.0 in August 2021 and are in every current version of the official apps. If the bar still doesn't respond, users report that closing and reopening the app helps.
Messages you can't forward at all
Groups and channels can turn on Restrict Saving Content. Messages from such chats can't be forwarded at all, with or without the sender name — Telegram says that copying and forwarding is not allowed there.
Post your own video notes to a channel
@MakeVideoNoteBot turns any video from your gallery into a round video note. Forward the result to your channel or chat with Hide Sender Name, and people see just your video note — without “Forwarded from” and without the bot's name. After a video note, the bot reminds you how to do this.
Frequently asked questions
How do I hide “Forwarded from” in Telegram?
Forward the message and, before sending, tap the bar with the forwarded message above the message field and choose Hide Sender Name. The message arrives without the “Forwarded from” line.
How do I forward a video note without the sender name?
Like any message: long-press the video note → Forward → pick the chat → tap the bar above the message field → Hide Sender Name → send. The video note arrives as yours, without the author's or the bot's name.
How do I forward a message without the sender name on Android or iPhone?
On both, the option is in the same place: after you pick the chat, tap the bar with the forwarded message above the message field. You get the same choices — hide the sender name, hide captions or change the recipient.
Can I remove “Forwarded from” from a message I've already sent?
There's no option for that after sending. Delete the message and forward it again with Hide Sender Name turned on.
Why can't I forward a message from a channel or group?
Its owner has turned on Restrict Saving Content. Forwarding is then disabled for everyone in that chat, and hiding the sender name doesn't change it.
Is it free? Do I need Telegram Premium?
It's free and built into Telegram — no Premium and no bot needed. If you don't see the option, update the app.
Can I forward several messages without the sender names?
Yes. Select the messages, forward them, tap the bar above the message field and hide the senders' names — it applies to all of them.
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