Where does the file go on iPad?
The default folder
Safari on iPad saves downloads to the Downloads folder of the Files app; Apple shows it under Files › Browse › Downloads in the sidebar.
Finding it right after the download
Tap Safari's Downloads button to see the status of the download and open the file.
iPad at a glance
| Question | Answer on iPad |
|---|---|
| Browser | Safari |
| Where the file lands | Safari on iPad saves downloads to the Downloads folder of the Files app; Apple shows it under Files › Browse › Downloads in the sidebar. |
| How to see it | Tap Safari's Downloads button to see the status of the download and open the file. |
| Opens with | Files previews it; the Photos app plays videos you have saved to Photos |
| Change the folder | Settings › Apps › Safari › Downloads: choose iCloud Drive, On My iPad or another folder. |
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 iPad with | Files previews it; the Photos app plays videos you have saved to Photos |
| Preset on this page | Spotlight downloader |
Which app opens it on iPad?
Files previews it; the Photos app plays videos you have saved to Photos.
How do you keep it with your photos?
Photos and videos saved from Safari appear in Photos › Recently Saved on iPad; a downloaded file stays in Files › Downloads until you move or share it.
What should you know on iPad?
If Safari is set to save to iCloud Drive, the file appears in iCloud Drive › Downloads.
What if the download does not show up on iPad?
- Check Files › Downloads first: Tap Safari's Downloads button to see the status of the download and open the file.
- 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 iPad?
Which other devices are covered?
Other tools
Frequently asked questions
Where do downloaded Snapchat Spotlight videos go on iPad?
Safari on iPad saves downloads to the Downloads folder of the Files app; Apple shows it under Files › Browse › Downloads in the sidebar.
How do I find a downloaded Snapchat file on iPad?
Tap Safari's Downloads button to see the status of the download and open the file.
Which app opens the file on iPad?
Files previews it; the Photos app plays videos you have saved to Photos.
Can I choose another download folder on iPad?
Settings › Apps › Safari › Downloads: choose iCloud Drive, On My iPad or another folder.
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 (Safari), 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.