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Understand how to view pictures you receive and save on Snapchat
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While you can't view someone else's Snapchat gallery, you can see your own saved photos in your Memories. If a friend sends you a photo Snap, you can easily open it in the Chat tab. Here's how to view pictures and videos on Snapchat using your iPhone, iPad, or Android.
Things You Should Know
- To view your own pictures in Snapchat, tap the two-rectangle icon on the left of the camera button. This opens your Memories.
- Browse your Memories to find saved Stories, Snaps, and "My Eyes Only" gallery.
- To view a Snap from another user, tap the "Chat" tab and tap a user.
Steps
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Open Snapchat. This looks like white ghost on a yellow background. If you aren't already logged in , tap Log in to do so now.- Use this method to view your gallery (Memories) on Snapchat. This contains your saved Snaps, Stories, and more.
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Tap the two rectangles icon. This will be on the left of the camera button. Your Memories will open.- If you aren't already on the Camera tab, tap it to navigate there first.
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View your Memories. By default, you'll be on the Home tab. Scroll down to view Flashbacks, Random Snaps, and all your saved Snaps separated by month and year.- Use the search bar at the top to search for specific events, such as "Halloween" or "Birthday".
- Tap Stories at the top to view all saved Snapchat Stories, from newest to oldest.
- Tap My Eyes Only to view your password-protected gallery.
- Tap Camera Roll to view photos saved to your device's gallery. This will let you upload a picture and add it to your Story or send it to a friend.
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Open Snapchat. This looks like white ghost on a yellow background. If you aren't already logged in, tap Log in to do so now. -
Tap the "Chat" icon. It's located in the bottom-left corner of the screen.- The Chat window will open.
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Tap on a user. If a friend has sent you a Snap, a solid square icon will appear to the left of their username.- A solid red square means you have a photo Snap awaiting you.
- A solid purple square means you have a video Snap awaiting you.
- A solid blue speech bubble means you have a chat message awaiting you.
- If you've been sent multiple Snaps, they'll be in the order sent. [1] X Research source
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Open Snapchat, tap the speech bubble icon, and tap on a username to view your received Snaps.
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