# How to turn any video into a round video note

To turn an existing video into a round video note, send it to the free bot @MakeVideoNoteBot and tap **⭕ Round video** — the bot replies with a video note you can forward to any chat. The video message button in the chat records a new video with the camera, so a bot is the simplest way to use a video you already have.

- Time: **~1 min**
- Cost: **Free: 20 conversions a day**
- Bot: **[@MakeVideoNoteBot](https://handybots.tools/en/bots/makevideonotebot/) **

[Open in Telegram: @MakeVideoNoteBot](https://t.me/MakeVideoNoteBot?start=s_web_en_videonote)

## Step by step

1. **Open the bot** —  Tap **Open in Telegram** on this page, then **Start** in the chat with @MakeVideoNoteBot.
2. **Send your video** —  Attach a video from your gallery (📎 → Gallery) or send it as a file. Videos up to 10 minutes and 20 MB work.
3. **Choose “Round video”** —  In the menu under your video, tap **⭕ Round video**. In a few seconds the bot sends a round video note.
4. **Forward it** —  Long-press the video note → **Forward** → pick a chat. Hide the sender's name in the forward options if you like.

Recording a video note in the chat vs. converting a video with the bot

|  | Record in the chat | @MakeVideoNoteBot |
|---|---|---|
| Use a video already on your phone | Records a new video with the camera | Yes |
| Maximum length of the circle | Set by Telegram | 60 seconds (the first 60 seconds of your video) |
| Also makes MP3 and GIF | No | Yes |
| Cost | Free | Free, 20 conversions a day |

## Tips for a good-looking circle

A video note is square and shown as a circle, so keep the subject in the centre of the frame. If the part you need is not at the start, trim the video in your phone's gallery first: the bot uses the first 60 seconds.

## About the bot

[**Video to Round Video Note**](https://handybots.tools/en/bots/makevideonotebot/) @MakeVideoNoteBot
Yes. 20 conversions a day are free.

## Frequently asked questions

**Is it free?**

Yes. @MakeVideoNoteBot gives you 20 conversions a day for free.

**How long can a round video note be?**

The bot makes video notes up to 60 seconds long. Longer videos are cut to the first 60 seconds.

**Why didn't I receive the round video?**

If voice and video messages are restricted in your privacy settings, the bot can't send you a video note. Allow them, or choose MP3, GIF or regular video instead.

**Can I turn a round video note back into a regular video?**

Yes. Send the video note to the bot and choose **🎬 Regular video**.

[Open in Telegram: @MakeVideoNoteBot](https://t.me/MakeVideoNoteBot?start=s_web_en_videonote)

## Related guides

- [How to save a round video note as a regular video](https://handybots.tools/en/guides/save-round-video-note-as-video/)
- [How to extract the audio from a video as MP3](https://handybots.tools/en/guides/extract-audio-from-video-mp3/)
- [How to save a voice message as MP3](https://handybots.tools/en/guides/voice-message-to-mp3/)
- [How to send an audio file as a voice message](https://handybots.tools/en/guides/send-audio-file-as-voice-message/)
- [**All guides**](https://handybots.tools/en/guides/)

Source: https://handybots.tools/en/guides/video-to-round-video-note/