About
Snapchat is a photo and video messaging app that opens directly to the camera for quick photo capture or video recording. Share moments with friends through Stories, video chat with up to 16 people simultaneously using Lenses and Filters, and express yourself with Bitmoji and Friendmojis. Access community Stories based on your interests, discover breaking news and original shows, browse Spotlight for user-submitted content, and share your location with friends using the Map feature or stay private with Ghost Mode. Save unlimited photos and videos to Memories, create Stories from past moments, and view Friendship Profiles showing shared memories 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 and create Stories from past moments
- Share location with friends or use Ghost Mode to stay private
- Access community Stories based on interests and discover breaking news and original shows
- Friendship Profiles show shared memories, how long you've been friends, and compatibility details
Best for
Friends and family staying connected through visual messaging, people who want to share daily moments through Stories, and users interested in watching community-created content and original shows.
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 share moments with friends through Stories, video chat with up to 16 people, use creative Lenses and Filters, and access community content including breaking news and original shows.
- Can you video chat with multiple people on Snapchat?
- Yes, you can video chat with up to 16 friends at once. You can use Lenses and Filters during video chats to express yourself.
- How does location sharing work on Snapchat?
- You can share your location with your best friends or use Ghost Mode to go off the grid. You can also see what friends are up to on the Map when they share their location, and explore live Stories from the community nearby or across the world.
- What are Friendship Profiles on Snapchat?
- Every friendship has its own special profile showing moments you've saved together. Friendship Profiles include Charms that show how long you've been friends, astrological compatibility, and Bitmoji fashion sense. These profiles are private and only visible between you and that friend.
- 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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