Products, services, and OS functions
may not be available in this country.
iOS 26
iOS 18
iOS 17
iOS 16
iOS 15
iOS 14
iOS 13
iOS 12
Modifying this control will update this page automatically

Send photos and videos in Messages on iPhone

In the Messages app , you can send messages with photos and videos. You can also edit the photos and videos before you send them and share, save, or print attachments.

To send SMS/MMS attachments on models with Dual SIM, you need to set up Dual SIM.

Note: Your carrier may set size limits for attachments; iPhone may compress photo and video attachments when necessary.

Send a photo or video

  1. In Messages, do any of the following while writing a message:

    • Take a photo within Messages: Tap the Camera button, frame the shot in the viewfinder, then tap the Take Picture button.

    • Take a video within Messages: Tap the Camera button, choose Video mode, then tap the Record Video button.

    • Choose an existing photo or video: Tap the Photos button to see recent shots, then swipe up to search or browse through all photos and albums.

  2. Tap the Send button to send your message or the Remove Photo button to cancel.

If you receive multiple photos or videos at the same time, they’re automatically grouped into a collage (two to three items) or a stack (four or more). You can swipe through a stack to view, reply, or interact with each photo or video individually.

To save a photo or video, tap the Save button next to the photo or stack.

Note: You can turn communication safety on or off on a family member’s device. When you turn on this setting, the Messages app can detect nudity in photos on your child’s device before the photos are sent or received, and provides resources to help your child handle the situation (not available in all countries or regions). Apple doesn’t get access to the photos as a result of this feature.

A conversation in Messages including a collection of photos of people and flowers next to a Save button.

Mark up or edit a photo

You can mark up or edit a photo before you send it in a Messages conversation.

  1. Tap the Photos button below the text field, then choose a photo.

  2. Tap the photo in the message bubble, then do any of the following:

  3. Tap Done, add a message (optional), then tap the Send button to send the photo, or tap the Remove button to remove the photo from the message bubble.

Add camera effects to a photo or video

When you take a photo or video in a Messages conversation, you can add camera effects to it—such as filters, stickers, labels, and shapes.

  1. In a Messages conversation, tap the Camera button, then choose Photo or Video mode.

  2. Tap the Effects button, then do any of the following:

    • Tap the Memoji button, then choose a Memoji (on supported models).

    • Tap the Filters button, then choose a filter to apply to your picture.

    • Tap the Text button to add a text label, or the Shapes button to add a shape.

    • Tap the Memoji Stickers button to add a Memoji sticker, or the Emoji button to add an emoji sticker.

  3. Tap the Close button to close the effect window.

  4. Tap the Take Picture button to take a photo or the Record Video button to record video.

  5. Tap Done to add the photo or video to the message bubble, where you can add a message, or tap the Send button to send the photo or video directly.

Work with attachments

In a conversation, you can do any of the following with attachments:

  • Save an attachment: Tap the Save button to the right of the message bubble containing the attachment.

  • Share, copy, save, or print an attachment: Tap the attachment, then tap the Share button and choose an option.

  • Save or copy an attachment: Touch and hold the attachment, then tap Save or Copy.

  • Forward a message or attachment: Touch and hold a message or attachment, tap More, select additional items if desired, then tap the Forward button.

  • Delete an attachment: Touch and hold a message or attachment, tap More, select additional items if desired, then tap the Trash button.

Note: Attachments you send over iMessage (such as photos or videos) may be uploaded to Apple and encrypted so that no one but the sender and receiver can access them. To improve performance, your device may automatically upload attachments to Apple while you’re composing a message. If your message isn’t sent, the attachments are deleted from the server after several days.

See alsoAnimate messages on iPhoneShare content with others on iPhoneUse Memoji in Messages on iPhoneSend a Digital Touch effect in Messages on iPhone
Morty Proxy This is a proxified and sanitized view of the page, visit original site.
Helpful?
Character limit: 250
Maximum character limit is 250.
Thanks for your feedback.
Morty Proxy This is a proxified and sanitized view of the page, visit original site.