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How to Download a Snapchat Video on iPhone, Android and PC

You found a public Snapchat Spotlight video you want to keep, and the app only lets you share it. Here is how to save it as an MP4 from your phone or computer, in your browser. It works with Spotlight links and t.snapchat.com short links. Only public Spotlight videos are supported. Public videos only. Only save videos you own or have permission to download. Not affiliated with Snapchat.

Works with Spotlight links and t.snapchat.com short links.

Only download content you own or have permission to use. You are responsible for how you use what you download.

Formats and quality

The downloader hands you Snapchat's own video file — nothing is re-encoded or altered.

  • MP4 files. Every download is a standard MP4 video that plays on any phone, tablet or computer.
  • The file keeps its quality. The file Snapchat serves for that Spotlight. We don't re-encode or alter it.
  • Spotlight only. Private Snaps, friend Stories and chats can't be downloaded.

How it works

  1. Find and copy the link

    In the Snapchat app or on snapchat.com, open the Spotlight video. Tap Share, then Copy Link.

  2. Paste it and press Download

    Open the Snapchat video downloader and paste the link into the box.

  3. Tap MP4 and save

    Press the MP4 button to save the file to your device.

Download Snapchat videos on iPhone, Android or PC

On iPhone

Paste the link in Safari and press Download. Tap the MP4 button. Safari saves the video to the Downloads folder in the Files app; from there you can add it to your Photos library.

On Android

Paste the link in Chrome or any browser and press Download. Tap the MP4 button. The file saves to your device's Downloads folder, where your file manager or Gallery can see it.

On PC and Mac

Paste the link and press Download. Click the MP4 option. The file saves to your browser's download folder.

Questions

What is the difference between Spotlight and Stories here?

Only public Spotlight videos can be downloaded. Private Snaps, friend Stories and chats can't.

Can I use t.snapchat.com short links?

Yes. Short links created by the Snapchat share sheet on t.snapchat.com are supported. Paste the short link the same way.

What quality will I get?

The file Snapchat serves for that Spotlight. We don't re-encode or alter it, so any creator tags, music info or Snapchat branding in the file stay exactly as Snapchat provides them.

Do you store my videos?

The link is sent to our server only to look up the video's file address. The video downloads straight from Snapchat to your device. We don’t store your videos.