To send a video message on WhatsApp, you can use the "video note" or "instant video message" feature, which allows you to record and send short videos directly in a chat. Here’s how to do it on both Android and iOS:
Sending a Video Note (Up to 60 seconds)
- Open the chat where you want to send the video message.
- Press and hold the camera icon next to the text input field.
- The recording will start after a countdown. You can switch between front and back cameras before or during recording.
- When finished, release your finger to automatically send the video note.
- Alternatively, you can tap the camera icon and swipe to the Video note tab to start recording.
- You can use lock mode by pressing and holding the camera icon, then sliding up to lock hands-free recording. Tap the send button when done
Sending an Instant Video Message (Similar to Voice Notes)
- Open the chat.
- Tap the microphone icon next to the text field to switch it to a video camera icon.
- Press and hold the video camera icon to start recording your video message.
- Slide up to lock the recording if you want to record hands-free.
- Release the button (or tap send if locked) to send the video message.
- These video messages can be up to 60 seconds long
Additional Tips
- Video notes and instant video messages are private and sent directly in the chat.
- You can reply to video notes by pressing and holding the camera icon again.
- Video notes auto-play muted previews in chats and can be viewed by tapping them
This method provides a quick way to send personal video messages without needing to record separately and attach videos manually.
