By default, the Snapchat app records videos in portrait mode. However, if you would prefer to record your snaps in landscape mode, the application offers a quick solution to change your default video format.
Change Default Camera Orientation on Snapchat
Open
Snapchat and tap on the
Settings menu in the top-right corner (represented by a gear icon):
Next, scroll to the
Advanced section and tap on
Video Settings:

Tap on
Camera Orientation and select your preferred default camera option. The
Standard option will keep your videos in
portrait format, while the
Rotate 180° option will record videos in
landscape format:
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