Snapchat is a popular social media app that allows users to send photos, videos, and messages that disappear after being viewed. While the ephemeral nature of Snapchat is part of its appeal, sometimes you may want to record and save Snapchat videos to view later or share with others.
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Recording Your Own Snapchat Videos
If you want to save a video that you recorded yourself on Snapchat, it’s easy to do. Here are the steps:
On iPhone
- Record your snapchat video as usual
- After recording, tap the downward arrow icon at the bottom of the screen
- A menu will pop up – select “Memories” to save the video only on Snapchat or “Memories and Camera Roll” to also save it to your camera roll
- The video will now be accessible in your Snapchat memories as well as your regular iPhone camera roll
On Android
- Record your video on Snapchat
- Tap the save icon in the bottom left corner
- Select “Memories” or “Gallery” to save it only on Snapchat or your device gallery respectively
- The video will be saved accordingly
Recording Someone Else’s Snapchat Video
If someone sends you a Snapchat video that you want to save, it’s a bit more complicated since Snapchat alerts the sender if you take a screenshot or screen recording. Here are some methods:
Using a Second Phone
You can use a second phone to record the Snapchat video playing on your first phone. Simply play the Snapchat video on one phone and record it with the other phone’s camera. This results in a lower quality recording but allows you to save the video without the sender being notified.
Using Screen Recording Apps
There are various third party iOS and Android apps that allow recording your device’s screen. Popular options include AZ Screen Recorder, DU Recorder, and Mobizen Screen Recorder. You can install one of these apps and use them to record Snapchat videos. However, the video quality may not be great and Snapchat could potentially detect and notify the sender.
Important: Before saving someone else’s Snapchat video without their consent, consider if they intended for it to disappear. Always respect others’ privacy.
Saving Snapchat Videos from Memories
Snapchat stores the photos and videos you capture in the app in Memories. Here’s how to save Snapchat videos from Memories to your camera roll:
- Open Snapchat and swipe up to access Memories
- Tap on the video you want to save
- Tap the export icon (square with upward arrow)
- Select “Save Video” then choose “Camera Roll”
- The video will now be saved to your camera roll
Video Length Limitations
Snapchat has the following video length limitations:
- Videos recorded directly in the Snapchat app are limited to 60 seconds
- You can record longer videos up to 60 minutes using the Snapchat Long Video Capture feature, but it will be split into 60 second parts
- There is no time limit for videos uploaded from your camera roll into Snapchat memories
- Looped videos received in chats can be up to 10 minutes long
So if you want to save longer Snapchat videos, use the Long Video Capture when recording or upload videos from your camera roll rather than recording directly in the app.
Conclusion
Saving Snapchat videos to your camera roll is easy if it’s your own video or a looped one sent to you. For other people’s videos, you either need their consent, a second phone, or third party screen recording apps. Consider the privacy implications before saving others’ content. Follow the steps outlined and you can record and save most Snapchat videos.
