The FaceTime window during a one-on-one video call. The person who initiated the call is shown in a tile in the bottom-right corner, and the other participant is in the main part of the window.

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.

Get started with FaceTime on Mac

A FaceTime window showing a video call. The caller has the Background option selected in the audio and video controls at the top of the screen, and they’re using a mountain landscape as their background.

Choose a virtual background

Use a custom background for your video call to transform your surroundings into the image or color of your choice.

How to change your background

A FaceTime window showing three people with animated backgrounds. The person in the middle is making a thumbs-up gesture with both hands.

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.

Add reactions with hand gestures

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.

Present like a pro

Use Presenter Overlay to place yourself on top of the content you’re presenting in your next video call. You can frame your content next to you, or show just your face in a bubble inside the presentation.

How to use presenter features

A MacBook Pro with a FaceTime group call in session. Behind it, a PC with a FaceTime on the web group call in session.

Make everyone part of the conversation

Invite anyone to participate in your FaceTime call, even if they’re using an Android or Windows device.

Start or join a call from a FaceTime link

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.

FaceTime isn’t available in all countries or regions.