How to Use Snapchat Step 2

Step 2

Creating a Snap  

1. Switch between the front and back camera. If your device has a front and a rear camera, you can switch between them by tapping the Camera button in the upper-right corner of the Snapchat screen.
2.  Tap the circle to take a photo Snap. Tap the circle shutter button at the bottom of the screen to take a still image Snap. The camera will capture whatever is currently displayed on the screen.
3. Press and hold the circle to record a video Snap. You can record up to 10 seconds of video in single Snap. Snapchat will only record if you keep the button held.
4. Tap the "X" in the upper-left corner to discard the Snap. If you don't like the picture or video Snap you took, tap the "X' to discard it.
5. Tap the Timer button to set a time limit on photo Snaps. Photo Snaps will have a Timer button that allows you to set a time limit between 1 and 10 seconds. When the recipient is viewing the Snap, it will close automatically after the timer runs out. You cannot set a timer longer than 10 seconds, regardless of what you may read online.
   • Video Snaps do not have timers. They will play through the length of the recording and then close.