Yes, it is possible for someone to send a saved video as a Snapchat snap. Snapchat allows users to send videos from their camera roll in addition to videos taken directly within the app. Here are some key things to know about sending saved videos as snaps:
Sending Videos from Camera Roll
To send a saved video as a snap, open the Snapchat app and swipe right on the camera screen to go to the chat screen. Tap the chat where you want to send the video. Tap the square button at the bottom left and select “Camera Roll” from the options. This will open your photos and videos where you can select a saved video to send. The video can be up to 10 seconds long.
Once you select the video, you can edit it like a normal snap by adding captions, drawings, filters, etc. Then send it to your recipient like any other snap. The video snap will be viewable by the recipient for up to 10 seconds before disappearing, just like a typical photo or video snap.
Video Quality
Snapchat will compress camera roll videos before sending to maintain reasonable file sizes. So the video quality may decrease slightly from the original saved version. But overall the quality should remain high definition. Snapchat supports sending and viewing videos in 1080p HD resolution.
Editing Tools
You have the full Snapchat editing toolkit available when sending a saved video. You can use tools like:
- Filters – fun augmented reality lenses and effects
- Text – add captions, comments, notes, etc.
- Drawings – doodle on the video with a variety of brushes
- Stickers – embellish the video with stickers
- Crop – adjust the framing of the video
- Speed – control the playback speed
This allows you to customize and enhance the saved video before sharing. You can get creative with combining filters, text, drawings, and more.
Video Options
In addition to typical video snaps that last up to 10 seconds, Snapchat also offers these special video options when sending from camera roll:
- Longer videos – Videos up to 60 seconds long can be trimmed down and sent.
- Looping videos – Choose an option to have the video replay in a loop.
- Fast forward – Speed up playback to up to 3x faster.
- Slow motion – Slow down playback to up to 1/3rd the speed.
Utilizing these can allow you to take longer, saved videos and customize them into more engaging snaps for your recipients.
Saving Sent Videos
By default, Snapchat deletes videos once they are viewed by the recipient. But there are a couple ways to save videos you send from your camera roll:
- In Memories – Tap the Save button on the preview screen before sending.
- Recipient replays – Ask the recipient to replay the snap to view it again.
- Screen recording – Use another device to record the video playback.
The saved version won’t have any of the edits or drawings added in Snapchat. It will be the original video from your camera roll.
Conclusion
Sending saved camera roll videos as Snapchat snaps offers a creative way to share existing videos with the fun Snapchat experience. You can customize the videos with captions, drawings, filters and more before sharing ephemeral snaps with friends. While there are some limitations like shorter length and video compression, overall video quality remains high. Saved videos can become more engaging snaps with the Snapchat tools for editing and playback options.
Additional Insights
Privacy Concerns
While being able to send saved videos as snaps is convenient, there are some privacy concerns to keep in mind:
- Snapchat stores sent snaps temporarily on its servers before delivering to recipients.
- Videos could potentially be retrieved from Snapchat’s servers if your account is compromised.
- The recipient can take screenshots or recordings of the snap you send.
So you may not want to send very private or compromising videos. Use discretion when choosing videos to send as snaps.
Fun Uses
Sending saved videos can open up new fun and creative ways to use Snapchat:
- Sand greetings or reactions – Record messages ahead of time to quickly send.
- Memorable event clips – Relive concerts, trips, parties, etc.
- Inside jokes – Send old videos that reference jokes between friends.
- Throwbacks – Embarrass friends with old videos of them.
Get inventive with the videos in your camera roll and how you customize them as snaps.
Tips for Better Videos
Follow these tips to make your saved videos look great as snaps:
- Trim longer videos to the best 10-60 second clip.
- Use filters subtly – they can obscure video if overdone.
- Add text carefully – too much text is distracting.
- Drawings and stickers compliment – use them to accent, not overwhelm.
- Review editing before sending – ensure it enhances the video.
With good judgment, you can edit and spice up old videos into fun new snaps.