About
Snapchat is a photo and video messaging app where you share moments with friends through photos, videos, and Stories. Open the camera to snap a photo or record video, then enhance with Lenses, Filters, and Bitmoji before sending. Video chat with up to 16 friends at once using the same creative tools. Watch Stories from friends and the community, discover breaking news and original shows, or browse Spotlight for the best user-submitted content. Share your location with close friends using the Map feature, save unlimited photos and videos to Memories, and create friendship profiles to see shared moments and compatibility details with individual friends.
Highlights
- Video chat with up to 16 friends simultaneously using Lenses and Filters
- Save unlimited photos and videos to Memories with editing and sharing options
- Share location with close friends or use Ghost Mode to stay off the grid
- Watch Stories from friends and community, plus breaking news and original shows
- Create friendship profiles showing shared moments and compatibility details with individual friends
Best for
Friends and family staying connected through visual messaging, people who enjoy creative photo and video editing, and users interested in discovering community-created content and breaking news through Stories.
At a glance
Snapchat is rated 4.8 out of 5 from 1,241,842 ratings and is available on iOS and Android — all free to download.
It is developed by Snap, Inc..
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Snapchat free?
- Yes — Snapchat is free to download on iOS and Android.
- What platforms is Snapchat available on?
- Snapchat is available on iOS and Android.
- What is Snapchat?
- Snapchat is a photo and video messaging app that opens directly to the camera. You can take photos, record videos, enhance them with Lenses and Filters, and share with friends through direct messages, Stories, or group chats.
- How many people can I video chat with on Snapchat?
- You can video chat with up to 16 friends at once. During video calls, you can use Lenses and Filters to enhance your appearance.
- Can I save my Snaps?
- Yes. Snapchat lets you save unlimited photos and videos to Memories. You can edit and resend old moments to friends, save them to your Camera Roll, or create Stories from your favorite Memories.
- What is Spotlight on Snapchat?
- Spotlight showcases the best user-submitted Snaps from the Snapchat community. You can submit your own Snaps, browse favorites, and share them with friends.
- What are the alternatives to Snapchat?
- Snapchat is similar to Instants, an Instagram app, X, Instagram, and TikTok Pro - Events. Browse related apps by tag: video chat app and social networking.
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