How to Take a Picture on Snapchat on Android
Open Snapchat., Tap the shutter button to snap a photo., Edit your photo Snap., Tap Send To., Select a recipient., Tap Send.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open Snapchat.
It’s the yellow icon with a white ghost in the app drawer.
You may also find it on your home screen.
This opens Snapchat to the camera screen.
If you haven’t yet signed in to Snapchat, tap Log In to do so now. -
Step 2: Tap the shutter button to snap a photo.
It’s the large white circle at the bottom of the screen.
If you want to use the front-facing selfie camera instead of the default camera, tap the camera icon made of arrows at the top-right corner of the screen. , Try one of Snapchat’s editing options (the icons at the top of the screen) to stylize your photo before sending, or choose a fun filter.
Tap and hold the photo to view Snapchat's filters, where you can swipe through several cool filters.
When you find the filter you want to use, simply stop swiping.
Tap the sticker icon (it looks like a sheet of paper with a folded-up corner) to select small images or emoji to add to your photo.
Tap T to open the text tool, which allows you to type a caption.
Tap the pencil to draw or paint on your photo. , This option also has a blue and white arrow icon.
You’ll find it at the bottom-right corner of the screen. , Tap the Snapchat contact(s) to whom you want to send the photo, or select My Story to post it to your Story.
To learn more about Stories, see Post to Snapchat Stories. , You’ve now captured a photo and send it to the recipient(s) of your choice. -
Step 3: Edit your photo Snap.
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Step 4: Tap Send To.
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Step 5: Select a recipient.
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Step 6: Tap Send.
Detailed Guide
It’s the yellow icon with a white ghost in the app drawer.
You may also find it on your home screen.
This opens Snapchat to the camera screen.
If you haven’t yet signed in to Snapchat, tap Log In to do so now.
It’s the large white circle at the bottom of the screen.
If you want to use the front-facing selfie camera instead of the default camera, tap the camera icon made of arrows at the top-right corner of the screen. , Try one of Snapchat’s editing options (the icons at the top of the screen) to stylize your photo before sending, or choose a fun filter.
Tap and hold the photo to view Snapchat's filters, where you can swipe through several cool filters.
When you find the filter you want to use, simply stop swiping.
Tap the sticker icon (it looks like a sheet of paper with a folded-up corner) to select small images or emoji to add to your photo.
Tap T to open the text tool, which allows you to type a caption.
Tap the pencil to draw or paint on your photo. , This option also has a blue and white arrow icon.
You’ll find it at the bottom-right corner of the screen. , Tap the Snapchat contact(s) to whom you want to send the photo, or select My Story to post it to your Story.
To learn more about Stories, see Post to Snapchat Stories. , You’ve now captured a photo and send it to the recipient(s) of your choice.
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