How to Send Pictures in a Snapchat Conversation

Co-authored by Darlene Antonelli, MA Reviewed by Candace Gasper

Last Updated: August 4, 2022

Do you want to share a picture with your friends on Snapchat? Whether you want to send a photo from your gallery or take a brand new picture with the Snapchat camera, it's super easy to send photos on the Chats tab. This wikiHow article will teach you how to send pics in any Snapchat conversation on your Android, iPhone, or iPad.

Method 1

Method 1 of 2:

Taking and Sending New Pictures

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Open the Snapchat app. The Snapchat app resembles a white ghost icon on a yellow background.
- If you aren't logged into Snapchat, tap Log In and enter your username (or email address) and password.
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Swipe right on the camera screen. This action will take you to the "Chats" tab.
- Alternatively, tap the chat bubble icon to open the "Chats" tab.
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Doing this will open a chat window with that specific contact.
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Tap the camera icon. It's to the left of the space where you would type your message to send a text chat .
- You may need to tap Allow to let Snapchat access your camera roll here.
To switch cameras, tap the rectangle with arrows in the top right corner of your screen. The camera will capture what's on the screen and show it to you so you have the opportunity to edit it before sending it.
Your Snap will be sent to your contact.

Method 2

Method 2 of 2:

Sending a Picture from Your Gallery

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Open the Snapchat app. The Snapchat app resembles a white ghost icon on a yellow background.
- If you aren't logged into Snapchat, tap Log In and enter your username (or email address) and password.
2
Swipe right on the camera screen. This action will take you to the "Chats" tab.
- Alternatively, tap the chat bubble icon to open the "Chats" tab.
Doing this will open a chat window with that specific contact.
You'll see all the photos that are on your camera displayed at the bottom of your screen.
You can tap one picture to send or tap to select multiple pictures. The tapped photos will display a blue checkmark in the center to indicate that they are selected and will send.
It's in the bottom right corner of your screen. Doing so will send your photo to your selected contact.