How to Preview a WhatsApp Video Note Before Sending It

WhatsApp video notes can be useful when you need to explain something quickly or would rather show it than type it. But before sending one, it is worth checking the recording to make sure the message came through as intended.

To create a video note, open WhatsApp and enter the chat where you want to share it. Next to the message field, find the camera icon and press and hold it to begin recording. You can use the front camera or switch to the rear camera, depending on what you want to show.

Before tapping send, review the recording. This gives you a chance to confirm that you said everything you wanted, appeared in the frame properly and captured the content as intended. If you are satisfied, send it. If not, delete the recording and make another one. Video notes can last up to 60 seconds, or one minute.

WhatsApp also includes a hands-free recording mode. Start recording normally, then slide your finger toward the padlock icon that appears on the screen. This locks the recording, so you no longer need to keep holding the camera button. The option can help when you need both hands or want more freedom to move while recording. As with a conventional recording, you can stop the video and review it before sending it to the chat. Checking the note can help catch a speaking mistake, poor framing, unwanted noise or a change of mind before the recipient receives it.