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?
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 iPad with | Files previews it; the Photos app plays videos you have saved to Photos |
| Preset on this page | Video 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 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 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 (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.
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.