Take photos and videos to share in Microsoft Teams (free)

In Microsoft Teams (free), you can use your device camera to capture pictures and videos and share them with all of your contacts and groups.

Note: This feature is currently only available in Microsoft Teams (free) for iOS and Android. Learn more about how to send a video clip in Microsoft Teams (free) on desktop.

To use your device camera to share a photo or video:

Go to the chat in which you want to share the photo or video.
Select the camera button next to the Type a message window at the bottom of the chat.
Swipe to select the type of photo or video at the bottom of the screen.
- You can send a photo, document, whiteboard, or business card image. Learn more about photo modes.
- You can send a video clip to your chat.
Select the Capture button to take a photo or video.
Use the options on the screen to edit your photo or video.
When you’re ready to send your photo or video, select Send.

To use your device camera to share a photo or video:

Go to the chat in which you want to share the photo or video.
Select the camera button next to the Type a message window at the bottom of the chat.
Swipe to select the type of photo or video at the bottom of the screen.
- You can send a photo, document, whiteboard, or business card image. Learn more about photo modes.
- You can send a video clip to your chat.
Select the Capture button to take a photo or video.
Use the options on the screen to edit your photo or video.
When you’re ready to send your photo or video, select Send.

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For more help, contact support or ask a question in the Microsoft Teams Community.