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![The FaceTime window in a group call with individuals shown in a grid.](https://help.apple.com/assets/654D618E04FD9C93A6075DE3/654D618FE31693F4DF01D552/en_US/852977e3655517cd3d11ecadd313ee98.png)
Get started with FaceTime
Learn how to make video calls that feel like you’re meeting in person, start FaceTime audio calls right from your Mac, or include multiple people with a Group FaceTime call.
![A FaceTime window showing three people with animated backgrounds. The person in the middle is making a thumbs-up gesture with both hands.](https://help.apple.com/assets/654D618E04FD9C93A6075DE3/654D618FE31693F4DF01D552/en_US/b55dafc0f8e0c4ebd52ecbb59dfea2a0.png)
Respond with reactions
During a video call, let others know how you feel with 3D animations that appear on screen, like hearts, confetti, lasers or rain. You can even use hand gestures to add a reaction.
![A shared screen during a FaceTime video call. The window on the left shows the presenter and a Keynote presentation in a large Presenter Overlay. The window on the right shows three participants.](https://help.apple.com/assets/654D618E04FD9C93A6075DE3/654D618FE31693F4DF01D552/en_US/63298de846f5ffcfc1960b2b21bca543.png)
Be seen while sharing your screen
Use Presenter Overlay to place yourself on top of the content you’re presenting in your next video call. Use a large overlay to frame your content next to you, or show just your face by placing a small bubble anywhere in the presentation.
![A MacBook Pro with a FaceTime group call in session. Behind it, a PC with a FaceTime on the web group call in session.](https://help.apple.com/assets/654D618E04FD9C93A6075DE3/654D618FE31693F4DF01D552/en_US/d59fffaa61f53203d3c7ae7f455321e3.png)
Make everyone part of the conversation
Invite anyone to participate in your FaceTime call, even if they’re using an Android or Windows device.
![The FaceTime window showing a video call. The person who initiated the call is shown in a tile in the bottom-right corner. A large tile shows two participants, along with a Live Photo button in the top-right corner of the tile that callers can click to capture the moment.](https://help.apple.com/assets/654D618E04FD9C93A6075DE3/654D618FE31693F4DF01D552/en_US/b3021f06f5e7ba8ddf33577203701265.png)
Capture that special moment
Take a Live Photo of another participant during a video call, and automatically save it to Photos.
To explore the FaceTime User Guide, click Table of Contents at the top of the page, or enter a word or phrase in the search field.