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How to save Snapchat Photos to Gallery?

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Ever taken a perfect Snapchat photo you wanted to keep forever? By default, Snapchat saves snaps in the app’s Memories section, but what if you want them readily available in your phone’s gallery? Luckily, Snapchat offers a way to do just that.

This guide walks you through the steps to preserve those special moments, ensuring they are easily accessible whenever you want. You can watch the video below or continue reading the article.

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Also read: How to know if someone is online on Snapchat?


If you wish to save pics that you clicked on Snapchat, then you have to change the Save button settings and below are the steps to guide you through the process:

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  • Open the Snapchat app and tap on the Profile icon at the top left corner of the screen.
  • Tap on the Settings (Gear) icon at the top right corner of the screen.
  • In Settings, scroll down, find the Memories option and tap on it to customise memory settings.
  • On the Memories settings, tap on the Save button option available under Save Destinations section.
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  • Ta on the Memories & Camera Roll option to select it. Now, when you click on the Save button it will be saved to Memories and phone’s gallery both.
  • Whenever you click a snap and want to save it to you phone’s gallery, just tap on the Save button to save it your phone.
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If you’ve saved Snaps to Memories (Snapchat’s internal storage), you can easily export them to your gallery. Here are the steps to do that:

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  • From the camera screen swipe up to open the Memories on Snapchat.
  • Tap and hold the memory you want to export and then tap on the Export option in the menu at the bottom of the screen.
  • Now, on the next page scroll right the Share to menu and tap on the Download (Down arrow) icon to save the memory to your phone’s gallery.

Saving Snapchat photos to your gallery is straightforward and ensures your favourite moments are preserved. Whether saving your Snaps or exporting from Memories, these methods offer a reliable way to keep your photos and videos. Always respect privacy and use the app’s built-in features to maintain a positive and secure social media experience.

Also read: What does ‘Time Sensitive’ notification mean on Snapchat?

Akash Singh

Akash Singh

Akash is a law graduate who likes to go for bike rides on the weekends soul-searching for answers to his many existential questions. You can contact him here: singhakash95@pm.me

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