Saving Snapchat photos is easier than you think. While Snapchat is known for disappearing messages, there are ways to keep those memories alive on your phone. This guide provides simple, step-by-step instructions on how to save Snapchat photos to your device’s gallery. Learn how to adjust your settings and export photos from Memories to preserve your favorite Snaps.
Configuring Snapchat Settings for Saving Photos
Snapchat’s Memories feature is key to saving your photos. By configuring your Memories settings, you can automatically save Snaps to your device.
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Access Snapchat Settings: Open the Snapchat app and tap your Profile Icon in the top left corner. Then, tap the Gear Icon to open Settings.
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Navigate to Memories: Scroll down in the Settings menu and tap on “Memories.”
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Choose Your Save Destination: Under the “Save Button” option, you’ll find three choices:
- Memories: Saves Snaps only within the Snapchat app’s Memories section.
- Memories & Camera Roll: Saves Snaps to both Memories and your phone’s gallery.
- Camera Roll: Saves Snaps directly to your phone’s gallery. Select this option for direct saving.
Choosing save destination in Snapchat
Exporting Snaps from Memories to Your Gallery
Even if you haven’t configured automatic saving, you can still save individual Snaps from your Memories.
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Open Memories: From the Snapchat camera screen, swipe up to access your Memories.
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Select and Export: Find the Snap you want to save, press and hold on it, and then tap “Export.”
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Download the Snap: Choose the download icon (usually a downward-pointing arrow) to save the photo to your phone’s gallery.
Exporting a Snap from Memories
Conclusion
Saving your favorite Snapchat photos is simple with these two methods. Whether you prefer automatic saving through settings or manual exporting from Memories, you now have the tools to preserve your Snapchat moments. Choose the method that best suits your needs and start saving those precious memories!
