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This wikiHow will teach you how to send audio messages on Snapchat, which is useful if you aren't able to send a video message.


  1. This app icon looks like a ghost on a yellow background that you'll find on either one of your Home screens, in the app drawer, or by searching.
  2. You can also tap the speech bubble icon at the bottom of your screen to see your list of chats.
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  3. To start a new chat, tap the new chat icon that looks like a speech bubble with a pencil in the top right corner of your screen.
  4. When you let go of the icon, the message will automatically send in the chat. You'll see an audio message icon in the chat that you can tap to listen to your message.[1]
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This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Darlene Antonelli, MA. Darlene has been writing and editing tech content at wikiHow since 2019. She previously worked for AppleCare, served as a writing tutor, volunteered in IT at an animal rescue, and taught as an adjunct professor for EN101 and EN102. Darlene has completed Coursera courses on technology, writing, and language. She holds both a BA (2011) and an MA (2012) from Rowan University in Writing, with a focus on workplace communication. With her extensive experience, academic background, and ongoing learning, Darlene has become the go-to grammar expert for her friends and family, as well as a skilled wordsmith for anyone in need. This article has been viewed 49,157 times.
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1. Open Snapchat.
2. Swipe to the right.
3. Tap the chat you want to send a voice message in.
4. Press and hold the microphone icon to start recording.
5. Release your finger to stop recording and send the message.

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