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?
Every video on a public profile, whether in the Story, a Highlight or Spotlight, is an MP4 file on Snapchat's servers. The tool hands you that file under a readable name; it does not convert or upscale it. In our tests the sizes were 480×270 (Story video), 479×852 (Highlight video) and 540×960 (Spotlight).
| Detail | Videos from Snapchat |
|---|---|
| File extension | .mp4 |
| Format | an MP4 file (H.264 video with AAC sound) |
| Largest version | the size Snapchat serves (540×960 for Spotlight in our tests); nothing is upscaled |
| Opens on Chromebook with | The Gallery app (double-click in Files) |
| Preset on this page | Video 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 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 size Snapchat serves (540×960 for Spotlight in our tests); nothing is upscaled. 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.
Which videos can I save?
Videos from a public profile's Story, its Highlights and its Spotlight snaps. Chats, Memories and friends-only Stories cannot be read.
Why is the resolution lower than my screen?
Snapchat stores compact files for fast playback (for example 480×270 for one Story video in our tests). The tool saves that file unchanged.
Guides
Video downloader — Every video on a public profile, as MP4 files with readable names.