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3 Simple Ways to Upload and Send Videos on Snapchat Download Article Quick ways to upload videos to friends on Snapchat Written by Rain Kengly
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This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Rain Kengly. Rain is a tech writer and editor for wikiHow with over 5 years of professional writing experience. In the past, Rain has worked with other creative writers as a Writing Tutor at San Francisco State University and has published gaming features, guides, and news articles for a variety of media outlets. Rain shares a lifelong passion for writing and gaming and is eager to grow alongside new tech inventions. This article has been fact-checked, ensuring the accuracy of any cited facts and confirming the authority of its sources. This article has been viewed 1,029,003 times. Learn more...
Do you want to share a video with your friends? You can send videos from your Camera Roll or Gallery, record a new video, or start a video call. Here's how to send videos on Snapchat using your iPhone, iPad, or Android.
Sharing Videos on Snapchat
To upload videos from your gallery, tap the two rectangles icon and then tap Camera Roll or Gallery.
To send a video Snap, tap and hold the circle on the Camera screen.
To start a video call, navigate to a chat. Tap the camera icon in the top-right corner.
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1 Open the Snapchat app. This looks like a white ghost with a yellow background.
If you aren't already logged in, enter your username and password to do so now.
2 Tap the two rectangles icon. This is on the bottom-left corner of the Camera screen.
Your Memories will open.
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3 Search your Memories. Tap the search bar at the top and enter a category, keyword, or month/year to search your Memories. The results will load as you type.
You can also select the tabs: Camera Roll, Dreams, Screenshots, Stories, and My Eyes Only.[1]XResearch source
4 Tap a video from your Memories. This will open it in the editor.
If needed, you can add text, stickers, or drawings.
5 Tap Send To. This will open a new page with your friend list and recents.
Alternatively, tap Story to add the video to your Story.
6 Tap a recipient. You can select more than one friend. Keep in mind this will send the video as a group, not individually.
7 Tap the blue arrow. This will send your video.
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Sending a Video Snap
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1 Open the Snapchat app. This looks like a white ghost with a yellow background.
By default, the Camera screen will open.
2 Press and hold the circle at the bottom of the screen. This will begin recording your video.
Tap the two curved arrow icon in the top-right corner to switch your camera view.
To record hands-free, slide your finger over the padlock icon and let go.
You can record videos up to 60 seconds long.
3 Edit your video. Add text, music, stickers, and more. Tap the icon on the right side of the screen to open the individual menus.
4 Tap Send To. This will open a new page with your friend list and recents.
Alternatively, tap Story to add the video to your Story.
5 Tap a recipient. You can select more than one friend. Keep in mind this will send the video as a group, not individually.
6 Tap the blue arrow. This will send your video.
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1 Open Snapchat. This looks like white ghost on a yellow background.
Make sure you're connected to Wi-Fi if you don't want to use a lot of data.
2 Tap the "Chat" icon. This is the text box icon on the bottom toolbar, to the left of the camera.
You'll see a list of all your recently messaged friends.
3 Tap a friend. This will open your chat log.
4 Tap the camera icon in the top-right corner. This will be next to a phone icon.
A pop-up menu will open.
5 Tap Video Call. This is the grey button. Your video call will begin.
As you wait for your friend to pick up, they will be able to see your video.[2]XResearch source
6 Navigate the video call. You'll see icons at the bottom of the screen.
Camera: toggle your camera off and on
Two turning arrows: toggle between the front camera and back camera
Microphone: mute or unmute your microphone
Speaker: toggle speaker on and off
Smiley face: select and use a filter
To hang up, tap the red phone icon in the top-right corner.
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Question How do I send a video with filters? Community Answer Press the circle and record whatever you want to record. When you are done, just slide the screen to the right, and pick the filter you want. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 2 Helpful 5
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Written by: Rain Kengly wikiHow Technology Writer This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Rain Kengly. Rain is a tech writer and editor for wikiHow with over 5 years of professional writing experience. In the past, Rain has worked with other creative writers as a Writing Tutor at San Francisco State University and has published gaming features, guides, and news articles for a variety of media outlets. Rain shares a lifelong passion for writing and gaming and is eager to grow alongside new tech inventions. This article has been viewed 1,029,003 times. How helpful is this? Co-authors: 14 Updated: April 22, 2024 Views: 1,029,003 Categories: Snapchat Article SummaryX
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1 Open the Snapchat app. This looks like a white ghost with a yellow background. 
2 Tap the two rectangles icon. This is on the bottom-left corner of the Camera screen. 
3 Search your Memories. Tap the search bar at the top and enter a category, keyword, or month/year to search your Memories. The results will load as you type. 
4 Tap a video from your Memories. This will open it in the editor. 
5 Tap Send To. This will open a new page with your friend list and recents. 
6 Tap a recipient. You can select more than one friend. Keep in mind this will send the video as a group, not individually. 
7 Tap the blue arrow. This will send your video. Advertisement 
1 Open the Snapchat app. This looks like a white ghost with a yellow background. 
2 Press and hold the circle at the bottom of the screen. This will begin recording your video. 
3 Edit your video. Add text, music, stickers, and more. Tap the icon on the right side of the screen to open the individual menus. 
4 Tap Send To. This will open a new page with your friend list and recents. 
5 Tap a recipient. You can select more than one friend. Keep in mind this will send the video as a group, not individually. 
6 Tap the blue arrow. This will send your video. Advertisement 
1 Open Snapchat. This looks like white ghost on a yellow background. 
2 Tap the "Chat" icon. This is the text box icon on the bottom toolbar, to the left of the camera. 
3 Tap a friend. This will open your chat log. 
4 Tap the camera icon in the top-right corner. This will be next to a phone icon. 
5 Tap Video Call. This is the grey button. Your video call will begin. 
6 Navigate the video call. You'll see icons at the bottom of the screen. 
Community Answer Search the person's name, (if they have told you) and click on their profile, then click Add Friend. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 1 Helpful 7 
Community Answer Press the circle and record whatever you want to record. When you are done, just slide the screen to the right, and pick the filter you want. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 2 Helpful 5 
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