How to send video messages

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Video messages on WhatsApp allow you to instantly record and share up to 60-second video messages directly in the chat.
To use the Video Messages feature, go to WhatsApp Settings > Chats to turn Instant Video Messages on and off. When turned on, you'll be able to switch between sending voice and video messages by tapping the icon directly in the chat.
Send a video message
  1. Open the chat you'd like to send a video message to.
  2. Tap
    microphone
    next to the text field to switch the icon from voice to video recording. Note: You can tap
    microphone
    to return to voice recording.
  3. Press and hold
    video message
    to start recording.
  4. When finished, remove your finger from
    video message
    . The message will automatically be sent.
Using lock mode
Lock mode allows you to record hands-free video messages.
To engage lock mode:
  1. Open the chat you'd like to send a video message to.
  2. Tap
    microphone
    next to the text field to switch the icon from voice to video recording.
  3. Press and hold
    video message
    , then slide upward to lock hands-free recording.
  4. Tap
    send
    to send the message.
When in lock mode, you can:
  • Flip the camera: Switch between the selfie and back-facing camera. Note: Recordings always start from the selfie camera.
  • Cancel: Stop recording at any time.
  • Send: Finish your recording and send to the chat.
On video messages you've sent:
You can see if your recipients have played your video message. Press and hold your sent video message > Info. Recipients who have played your video message will appear under Played by.
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