Send a Digital Touch effect in Messages on iPhone

In an iMessage conversation in the Messages app , you can use Digital Touch to send animated sketches, taps, kisses, heartbeats, and more. You can even add a Digital Touch effect to a photo or video.

Send a sketch

Tap in the app drawer.
Tap the color dot to choose a color, then draw with one finger.
You can change the color, then start drawing again.
Tap to send your message, or tap to delete it.

Express your feelings

Tap in the app drawer.
Send one of the following animations using gestures on the canvas. Your feelings are sent automatically when you finish the gesture:
- Tap: Tap with one finger to create a burst of color. You can change the color, then tap again.
- Fireball: Touch and hold with one finger.
- Kiss: Tap with two fingers.
- Heartbeat: Touch and hold with two fingers.
- Heartbreak: Touch and hold with two fingers until you see a heartbeat, then drag down to break the heart.
Note: If you have Apple Watch or another sensor that records heartbeat data, Messages may use the recorded data when you send a Digital Touch heartbeat.

Add a Digital Touch effect to a photo or video

Tap in the app drawer.
Tap .
Tap to take a photo or to record a video.
Add a Digital Touch effect, such as a sketch or kiss.
Tap to send your message, or tap to delete it.

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Send a Digital Touch effect in Messages on iPhone

Send a sketch

Express your feelings

Add a Digital Touch effect to a photo or video