How to work Snapchat is as easy as 1-2-3. The important thing to remember is that this application is not a hardcore photo/video editor and is intended for fun . . . Be silly and have a good time!
How to work Snapchat
Snap, shoot, or upload a photo or 10-second video.
![Snap, shoot, or upload a photo or 10-second video.](https://www.dummies.com/wp-content/uploads/462084.image0.jpg)
To take a photo, simply tap the button in the bottom center of the screen. To shoot a video, hold the on-screen button for up to 10 seconds depending on how long you want your Snap to play.
To upload pre-existing photos and videos, a third-party application is required called SnapRoll. Locate, download, and then create a new set of credentials for this application. Login, edit your photo or video in SnapRoll’s Snapchat editor, and choose Share. A list will populate. Choose Snapchat, and your existing photo or video can be used within your Snapchat application.
Edit your media's text.
![Edit your media's text.](https://www.dummies.com/wp-content/uploads/462085.image1.jpg)
The diagram demonstrates some of the options you have for editing text as you learn how to work Snapchat.
Edit your photo or video using drawing tools and filters.
![Edit your photo or video using drawing tools and filters.](https://www.dummies.com/wp-content/uploads/462086.image2.jpg)
The diagram demonstrates how to access some of the drawing tools and filters available. You also can edit colors by using the sliding scale shown on the right.
Take a screenshot, save to your library, or send to your Snapchat contacts.
![Take a screenshot, save to your library, or send to your Snapchat contacts.](https://www.dummies.com/wp-content/uploads/462087.image3.jpg)
When you are finished playing around and editing your photos or videos; saving and sending is as easy as a tap of the screen.