To see how much storage Snapchat is using on your device, you can check the app’s storage information directly on your phone in the settings or within the Snapchat app by managing Memories and cache. Here are ways to see and manage Snapchat storage:
Check Storage on Your Phone
- On Android, go to Settings > Apps > Snapchat > Storage. You will see total storage used by Snapchat including the app, data, and cache.
- On iPhone, go to Settings > General > iPhone Storage > Snapchat to see storage usage.
Check Snapchat Data and Memories Storage
- Open Snapchat and tap your profile icon.
- Tap the gear icon (Settings).
- Scroll down to find "My Data" where you can see info about your Snapchat data size and download it.
- Swipe up on the camera screen to open Memories; sniff through saved snaps and stories which may take space.
- Snapchat stores Memories in the cloud but cache for faster access can take local space.
Clear Cache to Free Storage
- In Snapchat settings, find "Clear Cache" or "Clear Data" under Privacy Controls to remove temporary files without deleting saved Snaps or Memories.
- Clearing cache often reduces Snapchat app size on your device significantly.
New Storage Limits and Plans for Memories
- Snapchat recently introduced a 5GB free Memories storage limit.
- If your Memories exceed 5GB, you may need to upgrade storage via Snapchat+ subscription or download data to free space.
In summary, to check how much storage Snapchat is using, either check in your device’s app storage settings or in Snapchat under "My Data" and Memories. Clearing cache in Snapchat’s settings can reduce local storage without deleting your content. If you have more than 5GB of saved Memories, Snapchat now has paid storage plans to consider.
