Apple iPad - Record and Send Video via Messaging
Here's how to record and send a video on your iPad via the Messages app.
- The following steps also apply to sending via iMessage. When a message is sent, the message type is indicated by different colors.
- To send a picture that you've already taken, refer to Send an Existing Video via Messaging.
- From a Home screen on your Apple® iPad®, tapMessages
.
- Tap theNew Message icon
(upper-left).
- From the 'To' field, enter a 10-digit mobile number.Alternatively, enter a contact name. As the name is entered, a matching contact may appear and can be selected at any time.Repeat this step as necessary to add additional recipients.
- From the 'Text Message' or 'iMessage' field, enter a message.
- If necessary, tap theAdd icon
(lower-left) then tap the
Camera icon(on the left).
- From the camera mode options located along the right side, swipe down to choose VIDEO.
- Aim then tap theRecord icon
to begin recording.
Alternatively, press either volume button located on the left edge of the device. - When finished, tap theStop icon
to discontinue recording.
- TapDone(upper-right).To discard and record a new video, tapRetakethen repeat step 9.
- Tap theSend icon
.
The Send icon appears green when sending a text message and blue when using iMessage.