Message Types
The message types that are available for inbound and outbound messages, and the specifications for these message types, may be slightly different for each RCS technology provider.
Message type availability depends on the solution. See the documentation for each solution to identify whether it supports the message type.
Text
Text messages are limited to 1,000 characters. The messages can include a suggestion feature (Moments).
The supported text formats are:
- TXT, TeXT, US-ASCII – UTF-8, US-ASCII (not UTF-16)
- vCard – Limited support; some handsets do not accept vCards
Text messages are available in Answers, Conversations, Moments, Broadcast, and API.
Image
Send images to end users by either uploading the image or by providing a direct open URL to the image.
The supported image formats are:
- JPEG, JPG
- PNG
Image messages are available in Answers, Conversations, Moments, Broadcast, and API.
Audio
Send audio either by directly uploading or by providing a direct open URL.
The supported audio file formats are:
- MP3, MP4
- MID, MIDI
- WAV
Audio messages are available in Answers, Conversations, Moments, Broadcast, and API.
Video
The supported video formats are:
- MPEG, MPG, MP4
Video messages are available in Answers, Conversations, Moments, Broadcast, and API.
Rich Card
Send a preview of your website or product in the form of an interactive card. Customers can click the link on the card to view your website or product.
Rich cards contain the following elements:
- Title
- Text
- Image
- Suggestions (optional)
Rich cards are available in Answers, Moments, Broadcast, and API.
Carousel
Carousel messages enable you to send multiple rich cards in one message. Customers can use horizontal scroll to view these rich cards, compare the items in the cards, and take actions for individual rich cards.
Carousel messages contain the following elements:
- Title
- Description
- Media
- Suggestions (optional)
Carousel messages are available in Moments, Broadcast, and API.