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What’s the best self-timer length for selfies?
Short answer3 seconds when you’re holding the phone; 10 seconds when it’s propped up and you need to walk into frame. Use longer for big groups or full-body shots.
Answered by Con, founder of Music Wide Selfie. Updated 22 October 2026. Where something depends on your iPhone or iOS version, we say so.
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