Where does the file go on PC?
The default folder
Chrome on Windows saves to \Users\<username>\Downloads by default, and Edge shows its folder (for example C:\Users\[your name]\Downloads) under Settings › Downloads › Location.
Finding it right after the download
In Chrome, the download icon next to the address bar shows progress and the finished file; More › Downloads lists every download.
PC at a glance
| Question | Answer on PC |
|---|---|
| Browser | Chrome or Edge |
| Where the file lands | Chrome on Windows saves to \Users\<username>\Downloads by default, and Edge shows its folder (for example C:\Users\[your name]\Downloads) under Settings › Downloads › Location. |
| How to see it | In Chrome, the download icon next to the address bar shows progress and the finished file; More › Downloads lists every download. |
| Opens with | The Microsoft Photos app (it supports MP4) |
| Change the folder | Chrome: Settings › Downloads › Change. Edge: Settings › Downloads › Location › Change. |
What do you get?
Highlights are Stories a public profile chose to keep on its page, grouped under a title. SnapViewer lists each Highlight with its snaps (up to 40 per Highlight on one page). In our test a 10-second Highlight video was a 479×852 MP4 of 721 KB.
| Detail | Highlights from Snapchat |
|---|---|
| File extension | .mp4 / .jpg |
| Format | the MP4 or JPG of each saved Highlight snap |
| Largest version | the file Snapchat serves for the Highlight, 479×852 for a video in our tests |
| Opens on PC with | The Microsoft Photos app (it supports MP4) |
| Preset on this page | Highlights viewer |
Which app opens it on PC?
The Microsoft Photos app (it supports MP4).
How do you keep it with your photos?
Move the file from Downloads to Pictures, Videos or Music in File Explorer if you want to keep it with your other media.
What should you know on PC?
Every browser keeps its own download folder setting; check the one you used.
What if the download does not show up on PC?
- Check the Downloads folder first: In Chrome, the download icon next to the address bar shows progress and the finished file; More › Downloads lists every download.
- 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 PC?
Which other devices are covered?
Other tools
Frequently asked questions
Where do downloaded Snapchat Highlights go on PC?
Chrome on Windows saves to \Users\<username>\Downloads by default, and Edge shows its folder (for example C:\Users\[your name]\Downloads) under Settings › Downloads › Location.
How do I find a downloaded Snapchat file on PC?
In Chrome, the download icon next to the address bar shows progress and the finished file; More › Downloads lists every download.
Which app opens the file on PC?
The Microsoft Photos app (it supports MP4).
Can I choose another download folder on PC?
Chrome: Settings › Downloads › Change. Edge: Settings › Downloads › Location › Change.
What is the best quality I can get?
The file Snapchat serves for the Highlight, 479×852 for a video 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 (Chrome or Edge), 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.
How many Highlight snaps are listed?
Up to 30 Highlights per profile and 40 snaps per Highlight, so one page stays fast on a phone.
Do Highlights expire like Stories?
No. Highlights stay on the profile until the owner removes them.
Guides
Highlights — Browse the saved Highlights of a public profile, snap by snap.
Sources
- Download a file (Chrome on a computer) — Google
- Find where your browser is saving downloads — Microsoft
- Change the downloads folder location in Microsoft Edge — Microsoft
- Manage photos and videos with the Microsoft Photos app — Microsoft
- Media container formats: MPEG-4 (MDN) — MDN
- Image file type and format guide (MDN) — MDN