Where does the file go on Chromebook?
The default folder
Downloads go to the Downloads folder by default. Google notes this is a temporary local folder and ChromeOS may delete files there to free up space.
Finding it right after the download
Open the Files app and choose Downloads.
Chromebook at a glance
| Question | Answer on Chromebook |
|---|---|
| Browser | Chrome |
| Where the file lands | Downloads go to the Downloads folder by default. Google notes this is a temporary local folder and ChromeOS may delete files there to free up space. |
| How to see it | Open the Files app and choose Downloads. |
| Opens with | The Gallery app (.jpg, .jpeg and .png are supported) |
| Change the folder | Chrome › Settings › Downloads. |
What do you get?
Snapchat's profile page loads a small copy of the profile picture (90×90 pixels in our test). SnapViewer asks Snapchat's image server for the stored version instead: 1080×1080 pixels (128 KB JPG) for one account in our tests, 362×362 and 375×375 for two others, because the stored size depends on what the owner uploaded. Only public profiles show a profile picture to everyone.
| Detail | Profile Photos from Snapchat |
|---|---|
| File extension | .jpg |
| Format | the profile picture as a JPG in its stored size |
| Largest version | the stored size of the picture, up to 1080×1080 in our tests (it varies by account; the profile page itself shows a 90-pixel copy) |
| Opens on Chromebook with | The Gallery app (.jpg, .jpeg and .png are supported) |
| Preset on this page | Profile picture viewer |
Which app opens it on Chromebook?
The Gallery app (.jpg, .jpeg and .png are supported).
How do you keep it with your photos?
Because Downloads is temporary storage, move files you want to keep to Google Drive or another folder in the Files app.
What should you know on Chromebook?
Move files you want to keep out of Downloads: ChromeOS may delete them there to free up space.
What if the download does not show up on Chromebook?
- Check Files › Downloads first: Open the Files app and choose Downloads.
- 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 Chromebook?
Which other devices are covered?
Other tools
Frequently asked questions
Where do downloaded Snapchat profile pictures go on Chromebook?
Downloads go to the Downloads folder by default. Google notes this is a temporary local folder and ChromeOS may delete files there to free up space.
How do I find a downloaded Snapchat file on Chromebook?
Open the Files app and choose Downloads.
Which app opens the file on Chromebook?
The Gallery app (.jpg, .jpeg and .png are supported).
Can I choose another download folder on Chromebook?
Chrome › Settings › Downloads.
What is the best quality I can get?
The stored size of the picture, up to 1080×1080 in our tests (it varies by account; the profile page itself shows a 90-pixel copy). 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), 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 the picture sharper than on Snapchat's page?
The page shows a 90-pixel copy; the tool asks for the stored version, up to 1080×1080 in our tests. It is the same picture, not an upscale.
Can I see the profile picture of a private account?
No. Personal accounts do not show a profile photo to the public, and the tool cannot get around that.
Guides
Profile picture — Open a public profile picture in its stored size and save it.