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When you create a video or photo snap, you can easily upload it to your Story to share with your friends. You can post to My Story, Private Story, Our Story, or even Public Story (if you have a verified account). These Stories will be available to watch for 24 hours. Here's how to post to Snapchat Stories using your iPhone, iPad, or Android.
Quick Steps for Posting a Snapchat Story
Take a Snap or video.
Edit your Snap or video.
Tap Stories.
Tap Add.
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1 Open Snapchat. This resembles a white ghost on a yellow background. This will open your main Snapchat page if you're logged in.
If you aren't logged into Snapchat, tap LOG IN, then enter your email address (or username) and password.
2 Create a snap. You can upload a snap from your Camera Roll or Memories, or you can create a new one. You can upload a photo or video snap to your Public Story.
To create a new snap, tap the camera button to snap a picture, or hold the button to start recording.
To upload a snap from your Memories, tap the two overlapping rectangles icon. Tap and hold the image or video you want to upload, and then tap Edit.
To upload a snap from your Camera Roll, tap the two overlapping rectangles icon. Tap Camera Roll. Then, tap and hold the image or video you want to upload. Select Edit.
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3 Edit your snap as necessary. If you want to write on your snap, add drawings, or add effects, do so before proceeding.
4 Tap Stories. This is the icon at the bottom of the screen. A pop-up menu will open.
5 Tap Add. The snap will be added to your My Story.
If you want to send your snap to some of your Snapchat contacts and your Story, tap Send To instead. Then, select My Story (or a Private Story) and any friends. Tap the arrow to upload and send your snap.
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1 Go to the Snapchat website in a web browser. If you aren't already logged in, enter your Snapchat username and password to do so now.
Keep in mind that videos must be 5 to 60 seconds long with a minimum resolution of 540x960.[1]XResearch source
2 Drag and drop the photo or video into the upload area. If you don't want to drag and drop the file, you can click Choose media to select it instead.
3 Click the checkmark next to "My Story" This is under the Send to header.
If this is your first time posting, you may need to agree to Snapchat's Creator Terms.
4 Click Post to Snapchat. The video or photo will be uploaded to your story.
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1 Create a snap. You can upload a snap from your Camera Roll or Memories, or you can create a new one. You can upload a photo or video snap to your Public Story.
To create a new snap, tap the camera button to snap a picture, or hold the button to start recording.
To upload a snap from your Memories, tap the two overlapping rectangles icon. Tap and hold the image or video you want to upload, and then tap Edit.
To upload a snap from your Camera Roll, tap the two overlapping rectangles icon. Tap Camera Roll. Then, tap and hold the image or video you want to upload. Select Edit.
2 Edit the snap as needed. You can add filters, stickers, captions, and more.
If you're promoting something or want to attach a website to your snap, tap the paperclip icon. Enter a URL, and then tap Attach to Snap.
3 Select your brand name and tap Send. You'll find your brand name underneath My Story. Your snap will be uploaded to your Public Story.
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1 Go to the Snapchat website in a web browser. If you aren't already logged in, enter your Public Profile username and password to do so now.[2]XResearch source
2 Click Choose media. This is the button next to Upload photos or videos.
3 Select the file from your computer. Keep in mind that videos must be .mp4 format, 5 to 60 seconds long, and at least 540x960px.
4 Select the profile you want to post to. If you want to post to Spotlight as well, you'll need to repeat this process again for Spotlight; there's currently no way to post content to both your Public Story and Spotlight at the same time using the web.
5 Click Post to Snapchat. The video or photo will be uploaded to your Public Story.
If this is your first time posting, you may need to agree to Snapchat's Creator Terms first.
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Public Stories are available to verified Snapchat users. Currently, there are four types of stories: My Story, Private Story, Our Story, and Public Story. My Story is your typical story that is seen by your friends. Private Story is a story that may be shared by select people. Our Story is a collection of snaps sent in by users and compiled by Snapchat during specific events, such as festivals. Public Story is similar to My Story, except it's available for everyone to see. This is only available for verified creators on Snapchat.
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Question How do people make a long story with different pictures? Community Answer They are taking individual snaps and adding them to the story one by one. 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 16 Helpful 29
Question How can I delete my story all at once? Community Answer At the moment, you must delete each snap in the story one at a time. 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 9 Helpful 10
Question Can I take snaps from other people's story ? Community Answer The only way to save snaps from other people without a third party app is to take a screenshot. On iOS this is done by pressing the power and home buttons at the same time. On Android you press the hold the power and volume down buttons at the same time. 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 10 Helpful 12
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Reviewed by: Candace Gasper Social Media & Digital Marketing Consultant This article was reviewed by Candace Gasper and by wikiHow staff writer, Rain Kengly. Candace Gasper is a Social Media & Digital Marketing Consultant and the Owner of Digital Candy, a social media agency. With over seven years of professional experience, Candace is an expert in social media and content creation, specializing in working with local businesses to share their narratives and help them expand their reach. Candace received her Bachelor of Science in Merchandising, Apparels, and Textiles from the University of Kentucky. This article has been viewed 415,485 times. How helpful is this? Co-authors: 8Updated: June 11, 2025 Views: 415,485 Categories: SnapchatArticle SummaryX
1. Open Snapchat. 2. Capture or record a snap. 3. Tap the box with a + in the bottom-left side of the screen. 4. Tap Add when prompted. 5. Tap the Send arrow (iPhone only). Did this summary help you?YesNo
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Reviewed by: Candace Gasper Social Media & Digital Marketing Consultant This article was reviewed by Candace Gasper and by wikiHow staff writer, Rain Kengly. Candace Gasper is a Social Media & Digital Marketing Consultant and the Owner of Digital Candy, a social media agency. With over seven years of professional experience, Candace is an expert in social media and content creation, specializing in working with local businesses to share their narratives and help them expand their reach. Candace received her Bachelor of Science in Merchandising, Apparels, and Textiles from the University of Kentucky. This article has been viewed 415,485 times. How helpful is this? Co-authors: 8 Updated: June 11, 2025 Views: 415,485 Categories: Snapchat Article SummaryX
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Snapchat. This resembles a white ghost on a yellow background. This will open your main Snapchat page if you're logged in. 
2 Create a snap. You can upload a snap from your Camera Roll or Memories, or you can create a new one. You can upload a photo or video snap to your Public Story. 
3 Edit your snap as necessary. If you want to write on your snap, add drawings, or add effects, do so before proceeding. 
4 Tap Stories. This is the icon at the bottom of the screen. A pop-up menu will open. 
5 Tap Add. The snap will be added to your My Story. 
1 Go to the Snapchat website in a web browser. If you aren't already logged in, enter your Snapchat username and password to do so now. 
2 Drag and drop the photo or video into the upload area. If you don't want to drag and drop the file, you can click Choose media to select it instead. 
3 Click the checkmark next to "My Story" This is under the Send to header. 
4 Click Post to Snapchat. The video or photo will be uploaded to your story. Advertisement 
1 Create a snap. You can upload a snap from your Camera Roll or Memories, or you can create a new one. You can upload a photo or video snap to your Public Story. 
2 Edit the snap as needed. You can add filters, stickers, captions, and more. 
3 Select your brand name and tap Send. You'll find your brand name underneath My Story. Your snap will be uploaded to your Public Story. Advertisement 
1 Go to the Snapchat website in a web browser. If you aren't already logged in, enter your Public Profile username and password to do so now.[2] 
2 Click Choose media. This is the button next to Upload photos or videos. 
3 Select the file from your computer. Keep in mind that videos must be .mp4 format, 5 to 60 seconds long, and at least 540x960px. 
4 Select the profile you want to post to. If you want to post to Spotlight as well, you'll need to repeat this process again for Spotlight; there's currently no way to post content to both your Public Story and Spotlight at the same time using the web. 
5 Click Post to Snapchat. The video or photo will be uploaded to your Public Story. 
Public Stories are available to verified Snapchat users. Currently, there are four types of stories: My Story, Private Story, Our Story, and Public Story. My Story is your typical story that is seen by your friends. Private Story is a story that may be shared by select people. Our Story is a collection of snaps sent in by users and compiled by Snapchat during specific events, such as festivals. Public Story is similar to My Story, except it's available for everyone to see. This is only available for verified creators on Snapchat. 
Community Answer They are taking individual snaps and adding them to the story one by one. 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 16 Helpful 29 
Community Answer At the moment, you must delete each snap in the story one at a time. 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 9 Helpful 10 
Community Answer The only way to save snaps from other people without a third party app is to take a screenshot. On iOS this is done by pressing the power and home buttons at the same time. On Android you press the hold the power and volume down buttons at the same time. 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 10 Helpful 12 
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