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How to Save Snapchat Videos
Tips on saving videos from Snapchat before they disappear forever
By Elise Moreau Elise Moreau Freelance Contributor University of Ontario George Brown College Elise Moreau is a writer that has covered social media, texting, messaging, and streaming for Lifewire. Her work has appeared on Techvibes, SlashGear, Lifehack and others. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on December 13, 2020 Reviewed by Kayla Dube Reviewed by Kayla Dube J. Everette Light Career Center Kayla Dube has 4+ years' experience in videography and filmmaking. She frequently works in production with indie film companies. lifewire's editorial guidelines Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Snapchat The Ultimate Guide to Snapchat What to Know
Save your Snapchat video: Record your video by holding the large record button. Tap the down arrow button until you see Saved.Save your video posted as a story: In the Stories tab, select the 3-dot menu. Tap a snap video and select the down arrow beside it.Save other users' videos: Use the iOS screen recording feature, a screencast app, or record it using a separate camera. This article explains how to save Snapchat videos, which usually disappear a few seconds after they are viewed. Information includes how to save your own Snapchat videos, how to save a video you posted as a story, and several methods for saving other users' videos. Save Your Snapchat Videos
If all you want to do is save your own videos, then the solution is easy. You do it the same way you save a photo before posting it. Record your video by holding the big clear button for as long as you want. It will show up as one long video divided into several snaps. Then, tap the down arrow button that appears in the lower-left corner of the screen. You'll know your video was successfully saved when a Saved message appears. To find the video you saved, check your Memories by tapping the Memories icon (which looks like two cards) located below the big clear snap/record button to find your saved video there. Then, tap it to watch it or tap the check mark icon in the upper-right corner to select the video, followed by the save/export icon in the menu that appears at the bottom to save it to your device. Easy enough, right? All you have to do is remember to tap the save button before you send it to your friends. How to Save a Video Posted as a Story
If you forgot to save your video before you sent it, there's no way to get it back on your screen. However, if you posted it as a story, there is a way to save it. From your Stories tab, tap the three gray vertical dots that appear to the right of My Story. Tap a snap video (if you have multiple stories posted) and then tap the down arrow that appears beside it to save it to your device. Save Other Users' Videos
If you want to save Snapchat videos from other users who either send videos to you or post videos as stories, it's a bit more complicated. The lack of a built-in feature to save other users' Snapchat photos and videos has to do with ensuring everyone gets the privacy they deserve. If you take a screenshot of someone else's photo snap that was sent to you, the app notifies the sender. Still, there are several ways to capture other users' videos, some of which might work for you. You'll have to do some experimenting to find out for yourself. You have at least three options. Use the Built-in Screen Recording Feature
If you have an iPhone or iPad with iOS 11 or later, you can take advantage of the built-in screen recording feature to save Snapchat videos, but be warned! If you do this, any videos from friends that you record trigger Snapchat to send those friends a notification that their videos have been recorded (similar to the screenshot notification for photos). If you have no problem with your friends being notified that you recorded their videos, you can enable this feature by going to Settings > Control Center > Customize Controls and then tapping the green plus sign icon beside Screen Recording. Now, when you swipe up from the bottom of the screen to access the control center, you'll see a new record button. Tap the record button to start recording your screen activity before you play Snapchat videos. Use a Screencast App
Screencasts let you capture and record anything that happens on a screen. Screencasts are popular on desktop computers for hosting tutorials, slideshows, and other visual presentations. There aren't as many free screencast apps available for mobile devices, particularly for the iOS platform. However, you may come across a few for Android when you search through Google Play (such as AZ Screen Recorder). Any apps that show up in the iTunes App Store are often removed quickly. If you have a Mac with OS X Yosemite, you can use its built-in mobile screencast feature as an alternative. Use Another Device and Its Camera
Suppose you don't have any luck finding a screencast app that works the way you want, and you don't have a Mac with Yosemite (or don't want to connect your phone to your computer). Another option is to use another device, such as a smartphone, an iPod, a tablet, or a digital camcorder, to record the Snapchat video via another separate video. The picture and sound quality might not be great, and you may have trouble getting it to fit the screen of the device you're using to record it. Still, it's a relatively simple way (as long as you have access to an extra working device) to get a copy of it. Forget About Using Third-Party Apps That Claim to Save Snapchat Videos
Any third-party apps that claim to save Snapchat videos are probably scammers. So, avoid downloading those apps and don't give the app your Snapchat login details. In the fall of 2014 and then again in April of 2015, it was announced that Snapchat was going to do everything it could to ban all third-party apps from accessing it as a means for stepping up privacy and security measures. Lifewire / Miguel Co You might be able to find several apps throughout the App Store and possibly Google Play that claim to be able to use your Snapchat login credentials to save photos and videos that you receive. Many of these show that they were recently updated, suggesting that they still work. Snapchat advises not to hand over your login details to any other app due to the potential security risks of those apps. If hackers target those apps, they could access your login details, photos, and videos. It's happened before, and it's why Snapchat has come down hard on third-party apps. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Screen Record with Audio in Windows 11 How to Upload Saved Photos or Videos to Snapchat How to Use the Video Editor in Windows 11 How to Repost a Video on Instagram Does Instagram Notify When You Take Screenshots? How to Repost an Instagram Story How to Do a Boomerang on Snapchat How to Save Twitter Videos on iOS, Android, and Windows How to Make Screencasts With Windows 10 Xbox Game DVR How to Make a Private Story on Snapchat How to Add Music to TikTok Videos How to Screen Record on the iPhone 12 Get Started with Reposting on Instagram How to Use TikTok How to Download a TikTok Video How to Post a YouTube Video on Instagram Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies