Chats and calls

Time capsule and album

You’ll find the time capsule and album in the chat under + in the Special section.

Time capsule

A time capsule contains text, or a photo or video with a caption.

1. In the chat, tap + › Time Capsule.
2. In a one-to-one chat, choose the kind: With Countdown or Send at Time.
3. Add the content, choose the time under Opens on or Arrives on, and send.

• With Countdown: the capsule arrives right away but stays locked until the time is up. This can be from one minute to one year. Until then, the other person only sees the countdown.
• Send at Time: the capsule waits encrypted on the server and only arrives at the chosen time, at most 30 days later.

In groups, the time capsule with countdown is available.

Album

In an album, you collect photos and videos together that only open for everyone at a fixed time, for example after a trip.

1. In the chat, tap + › Album.
2. Enter a title and choose under Opens on when it opens, between one hour and one year.
3. Add first photos if you like, and create the album.

Until it opens, everyone adds photos and videos and only sees how many there are. Then it opens for everyone at once.

Note: Whether you get a notification when a capsule or album opens is set under Notifications › Time Capsules & Albums.

Last checked: 11 November 2026