How do you save a Snapchat video?

Saving a Snapchat video can be done in a few ways depending on whether it's a video you're creating, a video from someone else, or a video you receive. Here's how you can save Snapchat videos on both iOS and Android devices:

### 1. **Saving Your Own Snapchat Videos**

**1.1. Saving Before Sending:**

1. **Open Snapchat**:
   - Launch the Snapchat app on your iOS or Android device.

2. **Record a Video**:
   - Tap and hold the circular capture button to record a video.

3. **Save the Video**:
   - After recording, tap the **Save** icon (downward arrow with a line) at the bottom left of the screen before sending it. This saves the video to your Memories or Camera Roll, depending on your settings.

**1.2. Saving After Sending:**

1. **Open Snapchat**:
   - Go to the Snapchat app.

2. **Go to Memories**:
   - Swipe up from the camera screen to access **Memories**.

3. **Find Your Video**:
   - In **Memories**, you'll find your saved videos. Tap on the video you want to save.

4. **Save to Camera Roll**:
   - Tap the **three vertical dots** (⋮) or **More** option and select **Export Snap** or **Save to Camera Roll** to save the video to your device's gallery or camera roll.

### 2. **Saving Received Snapchat Videos**

**2.1. Saving a Snap Video:**

1. **Open Snapchat**:
   - Launch the Snapchat app and go to the **Chat** screen by swiping right from the camera screen.

2. **View the Snap Video**:
   - Tap on the video you've received to view it.

3. **Save the Video**:
   - **Direct Save**: Tap and hold on the video and select **Save** from the options. The video will be saved to your Memories.
   - **Screenshots**: If saving is not directly available, you can take a screenshot while viewing the video. Note that Snapchat will notify the sender if you take a screenshot.

**2.2. Saving from Stories:**

1. **Open Snapchat**:
   - Go to the **Stories** screen by swiping left from the camera screen.

2. **View the Story**:
   - Tap on the story video you want to save.

3. **Save the Story**:
   - If the story is yours, you can save it by tapping the **three vertical dots** (⋮) and selecting **Save Story** or **Save Video**.
   - If it's someone else's story, you generally cannot save it directly. You might need to use screen recording if you need to save it, keeping in mind that this action will notify the sender.

### 3. **Using Screen Recording**

If saving a video directly is not possible, you can use screen recording to capture the video. This method can be used for both your videos and videos received from others.

**For iOS Devices:**

1. **Enable Screen Recording**:
   - Go to **Settings** > **Control Center** > **Customize Controls**, and add **Screen Recording**.

2. **Start Recording**:
   - Open the **Control Center** by swiping down from the top-right corner (iPhone X and later) or swiping up from the bottom (iPhone 8 and earlier).
   - Tap the **Screen Recording** button to start recording.

3. **Record and Save**:
   - Go back to Snapchat and play the video you want to save. The screen recording will capture the video.
   - Stop recording by opening the **Control Center** and tapping the **Screen Recording** button again. The video will be saved to your Photos app.

**For Android Devices:**

1. **Enable Screen Recording**:
   - Many Android devices come with a built-in screen recording feature. Swipe down from the top of the screen to access Quick Settings and look for **Screen Recorder**.

2. **Start Recording**:
   - Tap on the **Screen Recorder** icon to start recording.

3. **Record and Save**:
   - Play the Snapchat video you want to save while the screen recorder is active. Stop recording by tapping the **Screen Recorder** notification. The video will be saved to your gallery or photos app.

### Summary

You can save your own Snapchat videos either before or after sending them by using the save options available. For received videos, you can save them to your Memories or use screen recording to capture them if direct saving isn't available. Be aware that screenshots or screen recordings of other users' content may notify the sender, so use these methods responsibly.