Where does the file go on Android?
The default folder
Chrome for Android saves the file to the phone's default download location; Google says every downloaded file can be found in the Files app.
Finding it right after the download
In Chrome, tap More (top right) › Downloads. Files by Google also lists new downloads under Recents.
Android at a glance
| Question | Answer on Android |
|---|---|
| Browser | Chrome |
| Where the file lands | Chrome for Android saves the file to the phone's default download location; Google says every downloaded file can be found in the Files app. |
| How to see it | In Chrome, tap More (top right) › Downloads. Files by Google also lists new downloads under Recents. |
| Opens with | The Files app or Google Photos (On this device) |
| Change the folder | Chrome uses the phone's default download location. |
What do you get?
Spotlight is Snapchat's public feed of short videos. A profile page lists its recent Spotlight snaps with the view count, length and upload date, and each one saves as an MP4. In our test a 43-second Spotlight snap was a 540×960 MP4 of 3.8 MB with an AAC sound track.
| Detail | Spotlight from Snapchat |
|---|---|
| File extension | .mp4 |
| Format | the MP4 file of the Spotlight snap |
| Largest version | the MP4 Snapchat serves for Spotlight, 540×960 in our tests |
| Opens on Android with | The Files app or Google Photos (On this device) |
| Preset on this page | Spotlight downloader |
Which app opens it on Android?
The Files app or Google Photos (On this device).
How do you keep it with your photos?
Google Photos shows pictures and videos saved by other apps under Collections › On this device (device folders), so a downloaded file can be viewed there.
What should you know on Android?
Google's help does not give one fixed folder path because phone makers choose it; open the Files app and look at Recents.
What if the download does not show up on Android?
- Check the Files app first: In Chrome, tap More (top right) › Downloads. Files by Google also lists new downloads under Recents.
- 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 Android?
Which other devices are covered?
Other tools
Frequently asked questions
Where do downloaded Snapchat Spotlight videos go on Android?
Chrome for Android saves the file to the phone's default download location; Google says every downloaded file can be found in the Files app.
How do I find a downloaded Snapchat file on Android?
In Chrome, tap More (top right) › Downloads. Files by Google also lists new downloads under Recents.
Which app opens the file on Android?
The Files app or Google Photos (On this device).
Can I choose another download folder on Android?
Chrome uses the phone's default download location.
What is the best quality I can get?
The MP4 Snapchat serves for Spotlight, 540×960 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), 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.
Is the Spotlight video in HD?
It is the MP4 Snapchat serves, 540×960 in our tests. We show what we get and never call it HD or 4K.
Does the video keep its sound?
Yes, when the snap has sound: the MP4 carries the AAC sound track.
Guides
Spotlight — Save public Spotlight videos as MP4, with views and length shown.