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This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Rain Kengly. Rain is a tech writer and editor for wikiHow with over 5 years of professional writing experience. In the past, Rain has worked with other creative writers as a Writing Tutor at San Francisco State University and has published gaming features, guides, and news articles for a variety of media outlets. Rain shares a lifelong passion for writing and gaming and is eager to grow alongside new tech inventions. There are 7 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page. This article has been fact-checked, ensuring the accuracy of any cited facts and confirming the authority of its sources. This article has been viewed 322,502 times. Learn more...
Snapchat is well-known for its self-deleting chats. But, what do you do when you actually want to save a chat someone sent? Tap it! Tapping the chat text will save it to the chat for reference later. You can also save photo and video Snaps if they’re set to “no limit” and “loop” by tapping the options menu in the Snap. Setting a chat to delete after 24 hours will automatically save it for that time period. This wikiHow will show you how to save Snapchat conversations, photos, and videos.
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Tap the chat icon.
Select a chat with the message you want to save.
Tap the message you want to save.
View your saved message by opening the conversation any time.
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1 Tap the chat icon. This is the speech bubble at the bottom of the screen, to the left of the camera icon.
You won't be able to save a chat that you've already opened and closed before, unless you have chat deletion set to 24 hours.
2 Tap a chat. This will open the chat conversation. Advertisement
3 Tap the text you want to save. The background will turn gray, and the phrase "Saved" should pop up on the left side of the chat.[1]XResearch source
Alternatively, tap and hold the chat. Then, tap Save in Chat.
You can save both the recipient's chats and your own chats.
4 View your saved chat by re-opening the conversation any time. Your saved chat will appear at the top of the chat window, and will stay there unless you unsave it.
To unsave a chat, tap the chat again, or tap and hold the chat, and then tap Unsave in Chat.
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1 With the photo or video Snap open, tap the options menu button. This is the icon with three vertical circles in the top-right of the Snap.[2]XResearch source
This method saves a Snap sent to you. You can also delete Snaps you’ve sent, even before the other person has seen!
2 Tap Save in Chat. This will save the Snap in your chat with that individual.[3]XResearch source
You can only save photo Snaps if their timer is set to no limit and video Snaps if they're set to loop.
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1 Find the chat you want to edit. For one-on-one chats, you can change the deletion settings from after viewing to 24 hours after viewing. This gives you more time to look at your conversation.
Locate the person in either the chat list or the search menu.
2 Tap and hold the chat. This will open their options menu.[4]XResearch source
3 Tap Chat and Notification Settings. This will open a new menu.[5]XResearch source
4 Tap Delete Chats…. You can find this underneath Pin Conversation.[6]XResearch source
5 Tap 24 Hours after Viewing. There will be a note in the chat saying that you changed this setting.[7]XResearch source
6 Tap Done. This confirms your setting change.
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1 Tap the chat icon. This is the speech bubble at the bottom of the screen, to the left of the camera icon.
You won't be able to screenshot a Snap that you've already opened and closed before, unless the replay option is present.
Screenshotting a Snap will notify the user. To save Snaps without notifying, you'll need to take a picture of the Snap with a separate device.
2 Tap the Snap you wish to screenshot. This will open the snap, and you will have 1 to 10 seconds to take a screenshot of the Snap before it expires. If the Snap is set to “no limit,” there won’t be a time limit.
You can replay a Snap once by tapping and holding the expired snap. If you quit the Snapchat app or wait too long, you won’t be able to replay the snap.
3 Press your phone's screenshot button combination. This will take a screenshot of the Snap you're currently viewing. Your contact will receive a notification that you just took a screenshot.
Note: This will notify the other person that you took a screenshot.
For an iPhone, hold down the Sleep/Wake and Home buttons at the same time and release them. You will hear a camera shutter and see a screen flash.[8]XResearch source
For iPhones without a Home button, press Sleep/Wake and Volume Up.[9]XResearch source
For most Android phones, press the Power/Lock and Volume Down buttons simultaneously.[10]XResearch source
On some Android phones, you may need to press the Power/Lock and Home buttons.[11]XResearch source
4 Open your phone's image gallery. Your Snap will be saved in your default folder for screenshots.
If you're using an iPhone, you can find the screenshot in your Screenshots album in Photos, as well as your Camera Roll.
Taking a screenshot of a Snap will not remove the time indicator in the upper-right corner of the snap.
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1 Take a Snap. Tap the "Capture" icon at the bottom of your screen to snap a photo, or hold it down to record video.
2 Tap Save. This is the downward-pointing arrow icon in the lower-left corner of your screen.[12]XResearch source
The saved Snap will appear in your Memories. See the Snap by clicking the two-rectangle icon on the camera screen.
The Snap will also be in your phone’s photo gallery if you have it set to save to both.
To save Snaps to Memories and your device's gallery, go to Profile > Settings > Memories > Save Button. Select the option that saves to both locations.[13]XResearch source
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Question How to posted pictures on Snapchat Kyle Smith wikiHow Technology Writer Kyle Smith is a wikiHow Technology Writer, learning and sharing information about the latest technology. He has presented his research at multiple engineering conferences and is the writer and editor of hundreds of online electronics repair guides. Kyle received a BS in Industrial Engineering from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Kyle Smith wikiHow Technology Writer Expert Answer You can post pictures to your story by taking a Snap and tapping Stories next to the Save button. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 0 Helpful 0
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Written by: Rain Kengly wikiHow Technology Writer This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Rain Kengly. Rain is a tech writer and editor for wikiHow with over 5 years of professional writing experience. In the past, Rain has worked with other creative writers as a Writing Tutor at San Francisco State University and has published gaming features, guides, and news articles for a variety of media outlets. Rain shares a lifelong passion for writing and gaming and is eager to grow alongside new tech inventions. This article has been viewed 322,502 times. How helpful is this? Co-authors: 3Updated: January 26, 2025 Views: 322,502 Categories: SnapchatArticle SummaryX
1. Open Snapchat. 2. Swipe right on the camera screen. 3. Swipe right on a chat. 4. Tap and hold the chat you want to save. Did this summary help you?YesNo
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1 Tap the chat icon. This is the speech bubble at the bottom of the screen, to the left of the camera icon. 
2 Tap a chat. This will open the chat conversation. Advertisement 
3 Tap the text you want to save. The background will turn gray, and the phrase "Saved" should pop up on the left side of the chat.[1] 
4 View your saved chat by re-opening the conversation any time. Your saved chat will appear at the top of the chat window, and will stay there unless you unsave it. 
1 With the photo or video Snap open, tap the options menu button. This is the icon with three vertical circles in the top-right of the Snap.[2] 
2 Tap Save in Chat. This will save the Snap in your chat with that individual.[3] 
1 Find the chat you want to edit. For one-on-one chats, you can change the deletion settings from after viewing to 24 hours after viewing. This gives you more time to look at your conversation. 
2 Tap and hold the chat. This will open their options menu.[4] 
3 Tap Chat and Notification Settings. This will open a new menu.[5] 
4 Tap Delete Chats…. You can find this underneath Pin Conversation.[6] 
5 Tap 24 Hours after Viewing. There will be a note in the chat saying that you changed this setting.[7] 
6 Tap Done. This confirms your setting change. Advertisement 
1 Tap the chat icon. This is the speech bubble at the bottom of the screen, to the left of the camera icon. 
2 Tap the Snap you wish to screenshot. This will open the snap, and you will have 1 to 10 seconds to take a screenshot of the Snap before it expires. If the Snap is set to “no limit,” there won’t be a time limit. 
3 Press your phone's screenshot button combination. This will take a screenshot of the Snap you're currently viewing. Your contact will receive a notification that you just took a screenshot. 
4 Open your phone's image gallery. Your Snap will be saved in your default folder for screenshots. 
1 Take a Snap. Tap the "Capture" icon at the bottom of your screen to snap a photo, or hold it down to record video. 
2 Tap Save. This is the downward-pointing arrow icon in the lower-left corner of your screen.[12] 
Kyle Smith wikiHow Technology Writer Kyle Smith is a wikiHow Technology Writer, learning and sharing information about the latest technology. He has presented his research at multiple engineering conferences and is the writer and editor of hundreds of online electronics repair guides. Kyle received a BS in Industrial Engineering from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.