How to Use Faces on Snapchat

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open Snapchat.

   The Snapchat icon is yellow with a white ghost on it.
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   Step 2: Tap the camera switch button.

   If your camera isn't already in selfie mode, tap the icon at the top-right corner of the screen to switch the camera mode. , Doing so will allow Snapchat to scan your face and position the filters according to its size and shape.
   
   The face scanner may not work in very low-light conditions. , The filters appear toward the bottom of the screen after your face has been scanned.
   
   A preview of the filter will appear as you swipe across it. , It's the large circle button toward the bottom-middle of the screen.
   
   Doing so while you have a filter selected will take a picture Snap of your face with that filter on it.
   
   Certain filters are better suited for taking videos.
   
   To take a video, tap and hold the circular camera capture button for the duration of the video.
   
   Videos can last up to 10 seconds long.
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   Step 3: Tap and hold on your face.

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   Step 4: Swipe left or right to choose a filter.

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   Step 5: Tap the camera capture button to take photo.

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