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Apple iPad - Take and Send a Picture via Messaging

2026-10-22 18:05:25.723

Apple iPad - Take and Send a Picture via Messaging

Here's how to take a picture and send it via the Messages app on your iPad.
  1. From the Home screen on your Apple® iPad®, tap
    Messages
    Messages icon.
  2. Tap the
    New Message icon
    New message icon (along the top).
  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
    Add icon (lower-left) then tap the
    Camera icon
    Camera icon (on the left).
  6. Tap
    Camera
    (along the right edge).
  7. Aim then tap the
    Take Picture icon
    Take picture icon.
    Alternatively, press either volume button located on the left-edge of the device.
  8. Tap
    Done
    (located in the upper-right).
    To discard and take a new picture, tap the
    Retake
    then repeat step 7.
  9. Add text if desired then tap the
    Send icon
    Message send icon.