Snapchat Video Downloader
Public Spotlight videos as MP4 with sound, or as MP3. Free, with no login.
Snapchat Video Downloader features
Spotlight videos
Save public Spotlight videos as MP4, with their original sound.
MP3 option
Keep only the sound, such as a song, a voice or a funny clip.
Share links work
Paste the snapchat.com link from the Share menu in the app.
Full-screen shape
Spotlight videos keep their tall 9:16 shape for your phone.
No Snapchat login
We never ask for your Snapchat username or password.
Nothing kept
Temporary files are deleted as soon as they reach you.
Save public Snapchat Spotlight videos as MP4 files with sound, or keep just the audio as an MP3. Copy the link from Snapchat, paste it above and pick a file.
How to download a Snapchat Spotlight video
- Open Spotlight. In the Snapchat app, tap the play icon at the bottom to open Spotlight, then find the video.
- Copy the link. Tap the share arrow, then Copy link. On a computer, copy the address from snapchat.com.
- Paste and save. Paste it into the box above, press Download, then press Save on the MP4 or the MP3.
What you get
MP4 with sound
The Spotlight video as Snapchat makes it public, in its tall 9:16 shape. In our tests, files were about 1–6 MB.
MP3 audio
Just the sound, converted on our server. Our test MP3s were between about 80 KB and 570 KB.
Snapchat usually offers one ready-made video file, shown as MP4 · best available. We tested this with Spotlight videos from two different creators, and both saved with picture and sound.
Which Snapchat videos work?
SnapFrom works with public Spotlight videos, the ones anyone can watch on snapchat.com without logging in. Some things can't be saved:
- Private Snaps and chats: these are only for the people they were sent to.
- Friends-only Stories: they need a login, and we never use one.
- Public Stories: not tested yet, so we don't promise they work.
- Memories: these live in your own account. Save them from the app instead.
Not sure if a video is public? Open the link in a private browser window. If it plays without asking you to log in, it's public.
Links that work
- Spotlight links from a creator, like
snapchat.com/@username/spotlight/… - Spotlight links like
snapchat.com/spotlight/…
The long code at the end of the link identifies the video. Copy the whole link, including that code. Profile links without a video code won't work.
Why Snapchat videos needed extra care
Snapchat labels its video files in an unusual way. Our download tool normally refuses unusual file types to stay safe. For Snapchat only, SnapFrom saves the file as a normal MP4 in a private folder, sends it to you and deletes it. Every other platform keeps the standard safety checks.
We share this so you know how your file is handled. Nothing about Snapchat's own protection is bypassed. We only read videos Snapchat already shows to everyone.
Where does the file go?
- iPhone and iPad: the Files app, under Downloads. Open the video, tap Share, then Save Video to add it to Photos.
- Android: the Download folder. Your gallery shows it shortly after.
- Computer: your downloads folder.
Spotlight videos are vertical, so they fill your phone screen. On a computer they show with bars at the sides, which is normal.
Respect creators
Spotlight creators make their videos for Snapchat. Saving one to watch later is common. Reposting it as your own, or using it in ads, isn't fair to the creator and can break copyright rules. Ask first, and credit them by their Snapchat username.
If something goes wrong
- "Private or needs a login": the video isn't public.
- "Can't be found": the video was removed, or part of the link is missing.
- "We couldn't read this post": try again in a minute. Snapchat sometimes limits requests.
- Save stopped working: Save buttons last 30 minutes. Paste the link again.
Snapchat download questions
Is the Snapchat downloader free?
Yes. There's no account, no app and no payment.
Does the video keep its sound?
Yes. In our tests, saved Spotlight videos included the original audio.
Can I save someone's private Snap?
No. We only read public Spotlight videos.
Will the creator know I saved it?
No. Snapchat isn't told. Please still ask before sharing their video.
Do you keep the videos?
No. Temporary copies are deleted after sending. See our privacy policy.
More free downloaders
Short vertical videos are popular everywhere. You can also save TikTok videos with sound, Facebook Reels and Instagram Reels (picture only).
Spotlight videos belong to the people who made them. SnapFrom isn't affiliated with Snapchat or Snap Inc.