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Terms of Use wikiHow is where trusted research and expert knowledge come together. Learn why people trust wikiHow How to Record Snapchat Videos Without Holding The Button Down PDF download Download Article Easily record Snapchat videos hands-free Explore this Article Steps Steps Other Sections Video Related Articles Expert Interview References Co-authored by Isabelle Garson and Darlene Antonelli, MA

Last Updated: October 29, 2025 Fact Checked

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This article was co-authored by Isabelle Garson and by wikiHow staff writer, Darlene Antonelli, MA. Isabelle Garson is a Social Media Expert based in the San Francisco Bay Area. With 10 years of experience, she works in social media strategy and content production. She specializes in music and cannabis marketing and has worked with international touring artists. Isabelle studied graphic design at the Academy of Art University. Additionally, she holds a certification from Sprinklr Research Analyst Pro. 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 162,403 times.

Do you want to record a video on Snapchat, but don't have any extra hands to press and hold the Capture button? Luckily, Snapchat has introduced a hands-free mode that you can easily activate and use! This wikiHow article teaches you how to record a Snapchat video hands-free on your mobile phone or tablet.

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  1. Step 1 Press and hold the record button. 1 Press and hold the record button. This is the big button at the bottom of the screen, above the "Memories" button.[1]
    • It's the button that you usually hold down to capture a video.
  2. Step 2 Slide your finger to the left. 2 Slide your finger to the left. This will lock the recording of the video so it'll remain recording when you let go of your phone to make the rest of the video.[2] Advertisement
  3. Step 3 Tap the "Stop" button when done. 3 Tap the "Stop" button when done. Then, edit your video and send it to friends.[3]
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  1. ↑ Isabelle Garson. Social Media Expert. Expert Interview
  2. ↑ https://youtu.be/X62qeHxUCuk?t=50
  3. ↑ https://help.snapchat.com/hc/en-us/articles/7012329698964-Tips-for-Content-Creators

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Isabelle Garson Co-authored by: Isabelle Garson Social Media Expert This article was co-authored by Isabelle Garson and by wikiHow staff writer, Darlene Antonelli, MA. Isabelle Garson is a Social Media Expert based in the San Francisco Bay Area. With 10 years of experience, she works in social media strategy and content production. She specializes in music and cannabis marketing and has worked with international touring artists. Isabelle studied graphic design at the Academy of Art University. Additionally, she holds a certification from Sprinklr Research Analyst Pro. This article has been viewed 162,403 times. How helpful is this? Co-authors: 7 Updated: October 29, 2025 Views: 162,403 Categories: Snapchat In other languages Spanish Italian Russian German French Indonesian Japanese
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