Send a video note

Record a quick round video message of up to 60 seconds, hands-free if you like.

AndroidiPhone & iPadUpdated October 6, 2026
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A video note is a short video message, shown as a circle in the chat. It can be up to 60 seconds long.

Record a video note

  1. In a chat, hold the camera button next to the message box.
  2. Record while you hold it.
  3. Let go to send (Release to send).

While recording:

  • Slide left to cancel (Slide left to cancel, then Release to cancel).
  • Slide up to go hands-free (Slide up to go hands-free). You can then let go and keep recording. Tap Send video note when you're done, or Cancel video note.
  • Tap Switch camera to use the other camera.

You can also start one from the chat list: long-press a chat (or tap its photo), then hold Camera (Record video note).

Zaplog needs camera and microphone access for video notes.

Watch a video note

Tap it to play it bigger with sound. While it's playing large, double-tap to change the speed between 1x, 1.5x and 2x.