How to add text, emojis and more to photos and videos in WhatsApp

| Jul 26, 2020, 09:32 AM IST
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How to add text, emojis and more to photos and videos in WhatsApp
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How to add text, emojis and more to photos and videos in WhatsApp

Do you know that you can edit your photos and videos on WhatsApp? Yes, the instant messenger allows you to personalise your photos and videos by adding text, emoji, or freehand drawing. You just have to follow some simple steps to make your videos and photos more interesting. So, if you are planning to do so, then follow the below-mentioned techniques.



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Tap on the camera icon placed in the text field
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Tap on the camera icon placed in the text field

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Take a new photo or video or you can also select from the one existing in your phone’s gallery
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Take a new photo or video or you can also select from the one existing in your phone’s gallery



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Now choose what you want to add to the photo or video
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Now choose what you want to add to the photo or video

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If you want to add stickers and emojis to photos and videos, then Tap on Sticker > Sticker or Emoji
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If you want to add stickers and emojis to photos and videos, then Tap on Sticker > Sticker or Emoji

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​Now tap on the item that you’d like to use.
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​Now tap on the item that you’d like to use.

* To move the item, tap and hold it, then drag it.

* To resize the item, pinch in or out to make it smaller or larger.

* To rotate the item, pinch and turn it.
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You can add text to images in WhatsApp as well. Simply tap on Text icon in the top of the screen.
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You can add text to images in WhatsApp as well. Simply tap on Text icon in the top of the screen.

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​Then Type the desired text in the text field
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​Then Type the desired text in the text field

* To select a colour, slide your finger up and down the colour selector.

* To select a font type, slide your finger from the colour selector on the right to the left. Lift your finger to confirm a font type.

* To resize the text, pinch in or out to make it smaller or larger.

* To rotate the text, pinch and turn the text.
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You can also draw on images and videos in WhatsApp. Tap on Draw icon in the top of the screen.
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You can also draw on images and videos in WhatsApp. Tap on Draw icon in the top of the screen.

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Now, use your finger to create freehand drawings
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Now, use your finger to create freehand drawings

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To select a colour, slide your finger up and down the colour selector. You can select the colour for each line that you draw.
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To select a colour, slide your finger up and down the colour selector. You can select the colour for each line that you draw.

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To apply filters in images and videos, you need to follow two simple steps. Swipe up on the photo or video and then select a filter.
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To apply filters in images and videos, you need to follow two simple steps. Swipe up on the photo or video and then select a filter.

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