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Apple iPad - Send Existing Picture via Messaging

2026-10-22 18:06:51.695

Apple iPad - Send Existing Picture via Messaging

Here's how to send an existing picture from your iPad using the Messages app.
  1. From a Home screen on your Apple@ iPad®, tap
    Messages
    Messages icon.
  2. Tap the
    New Message icon
    New message icon (upper-left).
  3. From the 'To' field, enter a 10-digit mobile number.
    Alternately, 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.
  4. From the 'Text Message' or 'iMessage' field, enter a message.
  5. If necessary, tap the
    Add icon
    Addicon (lower-left) then tap the
    Camera icon
    Photos icon.
  6. Select the picture(s) you want to send.
    Tap 'Albums', to view albums.
  7. Tap
    Done
    (upper-right).
    If unavailable, tap
    Add
    .
  8. Tap the
    Send icon
    Send icon (in the text field).
    The Send icon appears green in text messages or blue in iMessages.