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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.
Sharing Videos on Snapchat
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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.
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Tap the two rectangles icon. This is on the bottom-left corner of the Camera screen.
- Your Memories will open.
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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] X Research source
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Tap a video from your Memories. This will open it in the editor.
- If needed, you can add text, stickers, or drawings.
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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.
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Tap a recipient. You can select more than one friend. Keep in mind this will send the video as a group, not individually.
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Tap the blue arrow. This will send your video.
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Open the Snapchat app. This looks like a white ghost with a yellow background.
- By default, the Camera screen will open.
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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.
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Edit your video. Add text, music, stickers, and more. Tap the icon on the right side of the screen to open the individual menus.
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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.
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Tap a recipient. You can select more than one friend. Keep in mind this will send the video as a group, not individually.
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Tap the blue arrow. This will send your video.
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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.
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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.
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Tap a friend. This will open your chat log.
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Tap the camera icon in the top-right corner. This will be next to a phone icon.
- A pop-up menu will open.
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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] X Research source
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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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QuestionHow do I add a person to Snapchat?Community AnswerSearch the person's name, (if they have told you) and click on their profile, then click Add Friend.
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QuestionHow do I send a video with filters?Community AnswerPress 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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QuestionHow do I start a live chat with someone?Community AnswerFind 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. Tap and hold the shutter to record.
2. Edit the video.
3. Tap the Send button.
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