2 Simple Ways to View Pictures and Videos on Snapchat

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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.
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Viewing Your Memories

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    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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    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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    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. [1]
    • 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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Viewing a Snap

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    It's located in the bottom-left corner of the screen.
    • The Chat window will open.
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    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. [2]
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      References

      1. ↑ https://help.snapchat.com/hc/en-us/articles/7012394340116-How-do-I-set-up-My-Eyes-Only
      2. ↑ https://help.snapchat.com/hc/en-us/articles/7012316500372-How-to-View-a-Snap

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