Where does the file go on Mac?
The default folder
Chrome on Mac saves to /Users/<username>/Downloads by default; Safari saves to the folder set in Safari › Settings › General › File download location.
Finding it right after the download
Click Safari's downloads button near the top-right of the window; in Chrome, use the download icon next to the address bar.
Mac at a glance
| Question | Answer on Mac |
|---|---|
| Browser | Safari or Chrome |
| Where the file lands | Chrome on Mac saves to /Users/<username>/Downloads by default; Safari saves to the folder set in Safari › Settings › General › File download location. |
| How to see it | Click Safari's downloads button near the top-right of the window; in Chrome, use the download icon next to the address bar. |
| Opens with | QuickTime Player |
| Change the folder | Safari › Settings › General › File download location. Chrome: Settings › Downloads › Change. |
What do you get?
A public Story is a set of snaps that a public profile has posted recently. SnapViewer lists each snap with its date and gives one download per snap: photos as JPG, videos as MP4. In our test on 2026-10-30 one large public profile had 112 Story snaps (76 videos and 36 photos); a photo was 1242×2208 pixels (178 KB) and a 10-second video was a 480×270 MP4 of 320 KB.
| Detail | Stories from Snapchat |
|---|---|
| File extension | .mp4 / .jpg |
| Format | the MP4 video or JPG photo of each Story snap |
| Largest version | the file Snapchat serves for the public Story: in our tests a 1242×2208 photo and a 480×270 video |
| Opens on Mac with | QuickTime Player |
| Preset on this page | Story downloader |
Which app opens it on Mac?
QuickTime Player.
How do you keep it with your photos?
Drag the file from Downloads to the folder you want in Finder; select it and press Space to preview it with Quick Look.
What should you know on Mac?
Preview does not play animated GIFs; use Quick Look or a browser.
What if the download does not show up on Mac?
- Check the Downloads folder first: Click Safari's downloads button near the top-right of the window; in Chrome, use the download icon next to the address bar.
- 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 Mac?
Which other devices are covered?
Other tools
Frequently asked questions
Where do downloaded Snapchat Stories go on Mac?
Chrome on Mac saves to /Users/<username>/Downloads by default; Safari saves to the folder set in Safari › Settings › General › File download location.
How do I find a downloaded Snapchat file on Mac?
Click Safari's downloads button near the top-right of the window; in Chrome, use the download icon next to the address bar.
Which app opens the file on Mac?
QuickTime Player.
Can I choose another download folder on Mac?
Safari › Settings › General › File download location. Chrome: Settings › Downloads › Change.
What is the best quality I can get?
The file Snapchat serves for the public Story: in our tests a 1242×2208 photo and a 480×270 video. 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 or 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.
Does the person know I saved their Story?
SnapViewer does not log in to Snapchat, so it does not use your account to open the Story. We cannot speak for what Snapchat records on its own servers.
How long are Stories available?
Snapchat removes Story snaps after a while. In our tests, a public profile still listed snaps up to about six days old; regular friends' Stories last 24 hours.
Guides
Story downloader — Save each snap of a public Story as the MP4 or JPG Snapchat serves.