snapchat is capping storage The company has set limits for its Memories feature announced last monthThis feature has gained tremendous popularity since 2016 launchAnd the company will eventually require users who exceed the new 5GB limit to pay for additional storage.
Snapchat users who hit the new limit don’t need to start paying immediately. You have a full year to sort out your current storage situation. This gives longtime users time to delete expendable memories or export them for free to avoid fees. The year of temporary storage starts when you exceed the 5GB limit for the first time.
If you need additional storage, you’ll have to pay $2 per month for 100GB if you exceed the limit. If you’ve already signed up for $4 per month snapchat plus or $16 per month snapchat platinum In the plans, you will have 250GB and 5TB of memory storage included respectively. A Snapchat spokesperson said these price points are for the US and may vary depending on the market.
Option 1: Save memories in batches to your photos
If you’re looking for a way save your memories For your Camera Roll, this is easy, but there is a limit to how much you can save at one time.
- Open Snapchat and tap memories icon (stacked photos) to the left of the camera button.
- Tap choose At the top.
- Select up to 100 snaps from the carousel.
- Tap the Export button (up arrow icon).
- Select your save destination and then tap download,
Option 2: Request your Snapchat data
If downloading all your Snapchat Memories in batches of 100 sounds like something you want to avoid, and don’t mind waiting, you can request to download the data from your account. The result will be available in a zip file that you can download to your computer and use to view your memories.
- Open Snapchat and go to your profile.
- tap settings icon (gear) at the top right.
- scroll to select my data,
- Select the data you want to download.
- Tap next,
- Choose a time frame (all time is an option).
- Tap submit,
The amount of data in your account determines how long it will take to receive the file. When it arrives, download the zip file and access your data.
