Where does the file go on Mac?
The default folder
Chrome on Mac saves to /Users/<username>/Downloads by default; Safari saves to the folder set in Safari › Settings › General › File download location.
Finding it right after the download
Click Safari's downloads button near the top-right of the window; in Chrome, use the download icon next to the address bar.
Mac at a glance
| Question | Answer on Mac |
|---|---|
| Browser | Safari or Chrome |
| Where the file lands | Chrome on Mac saves to /Users/<username>/Downloads by default; Safari saves to the folder set in Safari › Settings › General › File download location. |
| How to see it | Click Safari's downloads button near the top-right of the window; in Chrome, use the download icon next to the address bar. |
| Opens with | Preview or Quick Look |
| Change the folder | Safari › Settings › General › File download location. Chrome: Settings › Downloads › Change. |
What do you get?
Some accounts show a Bitmoji instead of a photo. When Snapchat includes it on the public page, SnapViewer offers the full render: 1050×1400 pixels in our test, as a 22 KB WebP and a 270 KB PNG with a transparent background. Many public creator profiles show a photo and no Bitmoji; then there is nothing to save.
| Detail | Bitmoji from Snapchat |
|---|---|
| File extension | .png / .webp |
| Format | the Bitmoji image as PNG or WebP |
| Largest version | the full Bitmoji render, 1050×1400 in our tests |
| Opens on Mac with | Preview or Quick Look |
| Preset on this page | Profile picture viewer |
Which app opens it on Mac?
Preview or Quick Look.
How do you keep it with your photos?
Drag the file from Downloads to the folder you want in Finder; select it and press Space to preview it with Quick Look.
What should you know on Mac?
Preview does not play animated GIFs; use Quick Look or a browser.
What if the download does not show up on Mac?
- Check the Downloads folder first: Click Safari's downloads button near the top-right of the window; in Chrome, use the download icon next to the address bar.
- Make sure the profile is public. Friends-only Stories and private accounts cannot be read without logging in, and this tool never asks for a Snapchat password.
- Download links expire after one hour. If a button stops working, look the username up again.
- Stories disappear from Snapchat after a while; if a snap is gone from the profile, it is gone here too.
What else can you save on Mac?
Which other devices are covered?
Other tools
Frequently asked questions
Where do downloaded Snapchat Bitmoji go on Mac?
Chrome on Mac saves to /Users/<username>/Downloads by default; Safari saves to the folder set in Safari › Settings › General › File download location.
How do I find a downloaded Snapchat file on Mac?
Click Safari's downloads button near the top-right of the window; in Chrome, use the download icon next to the address bar.
Which app opens the file on Mac?
Preview or Quick Look.
Can I choose another download folder on Mac?
Safari › Settings › General › File download location. Chrome: Settings › Downloads › Change.
What is the best quality I can get?
The full Bitmoji render, 1050×1400 in our tests. The tool never upscales a file or relabels it as HD or 4K.
Do I need an app or a Snapchat account?
No. It runs in the browser (Safari or Chrome), with no sign-up and no app to install.
Is SnapViewer part of Snapchat?
No. SnapViewer is an independent tool and is not affiliated with Snap Inc. It only reads public profiles.
Can I see private or friends-only content?
No. Only public profiles and public Stories can be read without logging in. Anything shared with friends only is out of reach, by design.
Why is there no Bitmoji for this profile?
Snapchat only includes a Bitmoji on some public pages; many creator profiles show a photo instead. When it is not on the public page, there is nothing to save.
Does the PNG have a transparent background?
Yes. The PNG keeps the transparent background, so you can place the Bitmoji on any colour. The WebP is smaller.
Guides
Profile picture — Open a public profile picture in its stored size and save it.