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 (double-click in Files) |
| Change the folder | Chrome › Settings › Downloads. |
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 Chromebook with | The Gallery app (double-click in Files) |
| Preset on this page | Spotlight downloader |
Which app opens it on Chromebook?
The Gallery app (double-click in Files).
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 Spotlight videos 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 (double-click in Files).
Can I choose another download folder on Chromebook?
Chrome › Settings › Downloads.
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.