3 Simple Ways to Upload and Send Videos on Snapchat

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Quick ways to upload videos to friends on Snapchat
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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.

  • 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.
Method 1
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Sending from Memories

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  1. 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. This is on the bottom-left corner of the Camera screen.
    • Your Memories will open.
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  3. 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. This will open it in the editor.
    • If needed, you can add text, stickers, or drawings.
  5. This will open a new page with your friend list and recents.
    • Alternatively, tap Story to add the video to your Story.
  6. You can select more than one friend. Keep in mind this will send the video as a group, not individually.
  7. This will send your video.
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Method 2
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Sending a Video Snap

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  1. This looks like a white ghost with a yellow background.
    • By default, the Camera screen will open.
  2. 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. Add text, music, stickers, and more. Tap the icon on the right side of the screen to open the individual menus.
  4. This will open a new page with your friend list and recents.
    • Alternatively, tap Story to add the video to your Story.
  5. You can select more than one friend. Keep in mind this will send the video as a group, not individually.
  6. This will send your video.
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Using Video Chat

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  1. This looks like white ghost on a yellow background.
  2. 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. This will open your chat log.
  4. This will be next to a phone icon.
    • A pop-up menu will open.
  5. 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]
  6. 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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    How do I add a person to Snapchat?
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    Search the person's name, (if they have told you) and click on their profile, then click Add Friend.
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    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.
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    Find the person you want to start a live chat with, and swipe left. In the chat, you should see a camera symbol on the right, and a phone symbol on the left. Tap on the one you want to start the live chat.
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      1. ↑ https://help.snapchat.com/hc/en-us/articles/7047503341204-How-to-Send-Photos-or-Videos-from-My-Camera-Roll
      2. ↑ https://help.snapchat.com/hc/en-us/articles/7012304163988-How-to-Start-a-Video-Chat-on-Snapchat

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