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Download Snapchat Stories on PC

Download Snapchat Stories on PC: type a public username, pick what you want and save the MP4 video or JPG photo of each Story snap. Below: where the file lands and which app opens it.

  • Free
  • No login
  • Public profiles only
  • Files saved unchanged

Only public profiles and public Stories can be shown. SnapViewer is not affiliated with Snap Inc.

How to save Snapchat Stories on PC

  1. Find the usernameCopy the username or the snapchat.com/@name link of the public profile.
  2. Type it hereType the username into the box above and press View. The tool reads the public profile.
  3. Pick the snapOpen the Story, Highlights or Spotlight tab and preview the snap you want.
  4. Save on PCTap Download (or Save profile picture / Save Bitmoji) to save the MP4 video or JPG photo of each Story snap. Chrome on Windows saves to \Users\<username>\Downloads by default, and Edge shows its folder (for example C:\Users\[your name]\Downloads) under Settings › Downloads › Location.

Where does the file go on PC?

The default folder

Chrome on Windows saves to \Users\<username>\Downloads by default, and Edge shows its folder (for example C:\Users\[your name]\Downloads) under Settings › Downloads › Location.

Finding it right after the download

In Chrome, the download icon next to the address bar shows progress and the finished file; More › Downloads lists every download.

Where a downloaded Snapchat file appears on PC: the Downloads folder
Where a downloaded Snapchat file appears on PC: the Downloads folder

PC at a glance

Four steps to download Snapchat Stories on PC: type the username, open the tab, pick the snap, save to the Downloads folder
Four steps to download Snapchat Stories on PC: type the username, open the tab, pick the snap, save to the Downloads folder
QuestionAnswer on PC
BrowserChrome or Edge
Where the file landsChrome on Windows saves to \Users\<username>\Downloads by default, and Edge shows its folder (for example C:\Users\[your name]\Downloads) under Settings › Downloads › Location.
How to see itIn Chrome, the download icon next to the address bar shows progress and the finished file; More › Downloads lists every download.
Opens withThe Microsoft Photos app (it supports MP4)
Change the folderChrome: Settings › Downloads › Change. Edge: Settings › Downloads › Location › 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.

DetailStories from Snapchat
File extension.mp4 / .jpg
Formatthe MP4 video or JPG photo of each Story snap
Largest versionthe file Snapchat serves for the public Story: in our tests a 1242×2208 photo and a 480×270 video
Opens on PC withThe Microsoft Photos app (it supports MP4)
Preset on this pageStory downloader
Bar chart of file sizes measured with our tool on 2026-10-30
Bar chart of file sizes measured with our tool on 2026-10-30

Which app opens it on PC?

The Microsoft Photos app (it supports MP4).

How do you keep it with your photos?

Move the file from Downloads to Pictures, Videos or Music in File Explorer if you want to keep it with your other media.

What should you know on PC?

Every browser keeps its own download folder setting; check the one you used.

What if the download does not show up on PC?

  • Check the Downloads folder first: In Chrome, the download icon next to the address bar shows progress and the finished file; More › Downloads lists every download.
  • 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 PC?

Which other devices are covered?

Other tools

Story downloaderSave each snap of a public Story as the MP4 or JPG Snapchat serves.Spotlight on PCthe MP4 file of the Spotlight snap on PC, step by step.Videos on PCHow to download public Snapchat videos on a Windows PC with Chrome or Edge: save the MP4, find it in Downloads and play it in the Photos app. No install.Highlights on PCthe MP4 or JPG of each saved Highlight snap on PC, step by step.Profile Photos on PCthe profile picture as a JPG in its stored size on PC, step by step.Bitmoji on PCthe Bitmoji image as PNG or WebP on PC, step by step.Stories on iPhonethe MP4 video or JPG photo of each Story snap on iPhone, step by step.Stories on Androidthe MP4 video or JPG photo of each Story snap on Android, step by step.Stories on Macthe MP4 video or JPG photo of each Story snap on Mac, step by step.Stories on iPadthe MP4 video or JPG photo of each Story snap on iPad, step by step.

Frequently asked questions

Where do downloaded Snapchat Stories go on PC?

Chrome on Windows saves to \Users\<username>\Downloads by default, and Edge shows its folder (for example C:\Users\[your name]\Downloads) under Settings › Downloads › Location.

How do I find a downloaded Snapchat file on PC?

In Chrome, the download icon next to the address bar shows progress and the finished file; More › Downloads lists every download.

Which app opens the file on PC?

The Microsoft Photos app (it supports MP4).

Can I choose another download folder on PC?

Chrome: Settings › Downloads › Change. Edge: Settings › Downloads › Location › 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 (Chrome or Edge), 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.

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