Snapchat Memories · How to save your private content
Snapchat Memories Downloader
Memories are private and require Snapchat’s official export tool. Here’s exactly how to do it — and what Snaptube handles instead.
Important note: Snapchat Memories are private and stored in your Snapchat account. Third-party tools like Snaptube can only access publicly shared content — Memories are not publicly accessible. This page explains how to properly export your own Memories using Snapchat’s built-in tools, and what Snaptube can help with instead.
Can You Download Snapchat Memories with a Third-Party Tool?
Not directly. Snapchat Memories are stored privately in your account — they’re not accessible via a public URL. Any tool claiming to let you “download Memories” by pasting a link is either misleading you or asking for your Snapchat login (which is a serious security risk you should avoid entirely).
What Snaptube can do is download publicly shared Snapchat content: Spotlight videos, public Stories, and public profile pages. If you posted a Memory to your public Story or shared it publicly, it becomes accessible and can be downloaded like any other public Snap.
How to Export Your Snapchat Memories (Official Method)
Snapchat has a built-in data export feature that lets you download all your Memories, Snaps, and account data. Here’s how to use it:
- Open Snapchat SettingsTap your profile icon in the top-left corner, then tap the gear icon in the top-right to open Settings.
- Go to My DataScroll down to find “Privacy Controls,” then tap “My Data.” This is Snapchat’s official data export page.
- Request your dataTap “Submit Request.” Snapchat will send you an email when your data archive is ready — usually within 24 hours, sometimes a few days for large accounts.
- Download the archiveClick the link in the email Snapchat sends. The download contains your Memories as MP4 video files and JPEG images, along with other account data.
- Extract and organizeUnzip the downloaded file. Your Memories will be in a folder labeled “memories” or similar. From here you can import them into Photos, Google Photos, or any storage service you use.
What Snaptube Can Help With Instead
If you’re trying to save content you saw on Snapchat (not your own Memories), Snaptube is the right tool. Here’s what it supports:
- Spotlight videos — any public Spotlight clip from any creator
- Public Stories — Stories set to “Everyone” visibility (within 24 hours)
- Your own shared Stories — if you set them to public, you can download them back the same way
👻 Download Public Snapchat Content
Paste any public Snapchat Spotlight or Story link below — free, no login.
Enter a public Snapchat video URL then click Download.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you download Snapchat Memories with a third-party tool?
No. Memories are private and tied to your Snapchat account — they’re not publicly accessible via a URL. For your own Memories, use Snapchat’s official My Data export. For content other people posted publicly, Snaptube handles Spotlight and public Stories.
How long does it take for Snapchat to export my Memories?
Usually within 24 hours for small accounts, but Snapchat’s own documentation says it can take up to a few days for large archives. You’ll get an email when it’s ready.
Can I download other people’s Memories?
No. Memories are private by default and only accessible to the account owner. They’re not visible to any third-party tool. If someone shared a Memory to their public Story, it’s now technically a public Story — and that you can download with Snaptube.
What format does the Snapchat data export use?
Videos export as MP4 files, photos as JPEG. The archive comes as a ZIP file with folders for each content type. Standard formats that open on every device without conversion.