How to Send Snaps From Camera Roll as a Normal Snap Without Filter

Last updated on March 19th, 2023 at 10:28 pm

If you are an active Snapchat user, you should understand that the app lets you save video clips and photos or anything you wish to capture in real-time as snaps.

So how do you send snaps from camera rolls as a normal snap without filters?

Some users are not keen on sending snaps, especially during the early morning.

Instead, they are strategizing on ways to send pictures from their camera rolls as snaps.

In this article, I will go into detail about how to send snaps (or photos) from a camera roll as a normal snap without filters.

Without further ado, let’s get started:

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Can I Send Snaps from the Camera Roll?

Yes, it is possible to send photos from your camera roll as snaps to Snapchat users.

And you can do this through different methods; however, we suggest that you utilize the LMK app.

This is because this method is very effective and does not require you to send snaps via filters and stickers.

As soon as users view the sent picture, they may believe that you have used the Snapchat camera to take it.

Does a Photo From the Camera Roll Qualify as a Snap?

Yes, a photo from the camera roll can be regarded as a snap when sent correctly.

Snapchat will regard each picture you send as a snap.

LMK app will ensure your app is properly shared.

How to Send Photos From Camera Roll as as Snap on Snapchat

Sending photos from your camera roll as a snap can be done in a variety of ways on Snapchat.

This is one of the things the app can do well.

However, if you wouldn’t want to send live pictures anymore, a good alternative is to use the LMK app to send photos as snaps.

Using the LMK app makes it easy for you to send photos from your camera roll as a normal snap.

A sticker isn’t always a good idea, and using a 3rd-party platform such as Casper to send snaps via camera roll isn’t even appropriate.

Snapchat won’t allow you to utilize third-party apps, and if you do this, they may temporarily restrict your account.

Enable Snapchat Access to Your Phone Storage

Before sending photos as snaps, you have to allow the app to access your phone’s storage.

This step is important.

If you haven’t done this yet, do the following:

Enable permissions on the mobile app by launching Snapchat > Select Bitmoji in the upper left > Select the Settings option at the upper right > Navigate down and select Permissions > Select “Tap to enable” on the Permissions section at the lower end.

Using The LMK App

The LMK app (Make New Friends) is a popular social platform that allows users to send pictures from their camera roll as snaps, not messages.

Here’s an easy way to use the app:

Install the LMK app from the Play Store or App Store.
Choose a picture from your camera roll.

Select Edit Picture and tap Save.
Launch the LMK app.
Select the “+” button and tap “Save.”

Tap the camera button and select the saved post.
Select “Post to Snapchat.”
Delete the attachment and sticker.

Send the snap to your friends.

Install LMK App

Before anything else, install the LMK (Make New Friends) from either the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store. From the app, you can use your camera roll to send snaps. The app lets users interact or create polls through stickers.

Launch Snapchat

Access the Snapchat app, and the camera section will automatically appear because this is the first page for anyone starting up the app.

Go to Memories

Slide up from the end of your screen to enter your Snapchat memories tab.

On the memories tab, select the Camera Roll to access your picture gallery.

Tap the picture you would like to send as a snap.

Do not send pictures or video clips to the other user at this time.

You can only send it through an in-chat picture, not a snap.

Edit the Picture

Select and hold the picture for some seconds, and five options will show up: Delete picture, Export picture, Edit picture, My Eyes Only, and Send picture.

Select Edit Picture, and you will be redirected to the edit page.

The reason you are editing the picture is to eliminate the black bars in the upper and lower area of the photo.

After selecting Edit photo, tap Share in the lower left and select “Save image” to save the photo to the camera roll.

Launch LMK App

Launch the LMK app that is already installed on your mobile device.

Next, log into your Snapchat account.

This should synchronize your Snapchat account with your LMK.

After finalizing the login process, select the “+” button and tap Post at the upper section.

Next, select the camera option on the lower left corner of the screen and tap the saved edited picture.

Post to Snapchat

After choosing the saved picture, select “Post to Snapchat,” and this will launch Snapchat.

Next, the saved picture will open in the background.

In the upper section of the picture, delete the sticker and the attachment.

These items are generated automatically via the app.

You can delete the sticker by dragging and dropping the item in the bin.

Select the page clip on the screen’s left corner.

This will launch the LMK app and select Remove Attachment.

Select the right arrow to save the picture as a snap.

This will redirect you to the recents list and friends.

Tap the friend (or user) you wish to send it to, and after doing this, it will be delivered as a snap.

How to Send Videos From Camera Roll as a Snap

Similar to the above steps, you can equally share videos as snaps from your camera roll without hassle.

After installing LMK, launch Snapchat, navigate to your camera roll, tap the video, ensure it’s brief, then edit it for a while and then “save.”

Launch the LMK app, select post and then camera option.

Next, add a new video and then select “Post to Snapchat.”

You will be redirected to Snapchat with video processing in the background.

Then delete the sticker and attachment by dragging and dropping the sticker in the bin; select the Paper clip on the screen’s left area.

This will launch the LMK app; next, select Remove Attachment.

Next, select the send option on the lower right.

How to Send Snaps From Camera Roll FAQs

How To Post a Snapchat Photo Without Camera Roll?

You can easily do this via the LMK app.

Follow the tips in the article to learn how to post pictures from your camera roll as snaps.

Is There a Way to Find Out If the Snaps are From The Camera Roll?

No, there isn’t a technique to find out if the snap was sent via camera rolls.

However, a good hint is to note the kind of snap that is sent.

If they send a picture, look at their posture and their appearance in the photo.

Is it possible for a user to know when to send photos from the camera roll as a snap?

No, the user won’t find out that you have sent photos from your camera roll as snaps.

However, you should be careful when using specific pictures or videos in order to prevent others from knowing.

Avoid sending pictures in a standing position or posturing because they aren’t popular on Snapchat.

Anyone who uses Snapchat frequently will easily suspect or doubt it, especially when sending pictures to other users.

Be sure only to send selfie pictures that match the snap format.

Doing this will help you evade suspicion, and the user will think you sent photos from the camera roll as snaps.

How Do Users Send Photos From Your Camera Roll As A Direct Snap And Not Messages?

An easy way to do this is through the LMK app to send photos on the Snapchat app through your camera roll as a snap.

The LMK app lets users send a photo from their gallery as a snap instead of as a message.

Conclusion

A good way to send photos from your camera roll to other Snapchat users without them detecting that the photos are from your device gallery is through the LMK app.

Other techniques not listed here include filters, stickers, and other 3rd-party platforms.

However, they have serious limitations, which is the reason I avoid listing them.

And 3rd-party apps can harm your account and cause a serious breach of Snapchat’s community standards.

Using Snapchat can only limit you to sending only live pictures as snaps, which is why it’s best to use the LMK app to enjoy more functionality.

The LMK app also lets you take any pictures or video clips saved on your camera roll and send them as regular snaps.

The steps I have outlined in the article will help you do that.

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