Have you ever come across something interesting in someone’s Snapchat story and wished to download it? You may have noticed that there’s no direct option available within the app to save someone else’s story. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! In this article, we will explore how to download Snapchat stories on Android devices as well as on PCs.
Using a Snapchat story is a cool method to share your special times using photos and videos. And if you wish to keep these memories forever, you can easily download them. Unfortunately, Snapchat does not offer any built-in feature to download someone else’s story. However, there are some methods you can try. So, let’s try them out!
Method 1: Download Snapchat Stories on Android
You can download stories on the platform on your Android phone using these options:
1. Use Story Saver Apps
This method involves using third-party apps to save someone’s Snapchat story.
Note: Using third-party apps, including story saver apps, to download Snapchat stories may go against Snapchat’s terms of service. So, proceed with caution.
1. Install InShot Inc. Video Downloader from the Google Play Store.
2. Go back to Snapchat and locate the story you want to download.
3. Tap on the Share button at the bottom right corner.
4. Swipe left in the Share to section and tap on the three dots.
5. Select Video Downloader from the options.
6. Tap on the red download button at the bottom right.
7. Select the stories that you want to download and tap on Download.
8. If prompted with Not connected to Wi-Fi, tap on Continue.
9. In the bottom middle, tap on Progress and check if the video is downloading.
If not, tap on the red icon and repeat steps 6-9.
In some scenarios, this method may not work. If that’s the case, you can follow the next method.
Also Read: How to Save Someone’s Snapchat Story
2. Record Your Screen
If the first method doesn’t work, you can use the screen recording feature on your Android phone.
1. Via Built-in Feature
Note: The steps for recording might differ depending on your phone model. In this tutorial, we’re using Oppo A57 running on Android 13.
1. Open the Snapchat app and find the story you want to save.
2. Swipe down the top of your phone to access Screen recording.
3. Tap on the red circle to start recording, and stop when done.
2. Via Recording App:
1. Install a screen recording app, such as Screen Recorder – XRecorder, from the Google Play Store.
2. Grant necessary permissions for screen recording.
3. Once set up, go back to Snapchat and locate the story.
4. Tap the red circle icon on the floating icon of the recording app to start recording.
5. To stop recording, tap on the square red icon.
Method 2: Download Snapchat Stories on PC
On a Windows PC, you can also use a screen recording app to save Snapchat stories. Let’s see how to do so:
1. Download and install ShareX or any screen recording app.
2. Open a browser and visit the Snapchat website.
3. Search for the username of the user whose story you want to download.
4. Press Shift + Print Screen to start and stop recording.
Also Read: Does Snapchat Notify When You Screen Record a Story?
How to Record High-Quality Video and Audio on PC
For high-quality video and audio, follow these steps:
1. Open ShareX and go to Task settings.
2. Select Screen recorder and click on Screen recording options.
3. Click on Install recorder devices and follow the on-screen instructions.
4. After doing this, set the Audio source to virtual-audio-capturer. You can also change the settings for video and audio according to your preferences.
How to Record High-Quality Video on Android
If your smartphone supports internal audio recording, you can enable this option in your built-in screen recording feature or the screen recording app. Here’s how:
1. Open the recording app and tap on the Settings icon at the bottom-right corner.
2. Tap on Audio Settings.
3. Enable Internal Audio.
4. If you want to improve the recording quality, go back and tap on Video Settings.
5. Adjust video resolution, quality, and FPS. Higher values offer better quality.
With the help of this guide, now you know how to download Snapchat Stories on Android and PC. Use the given methods to save captivating moments and relive them whenever you want. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to share them in the comments section below. Remember to respect others’ privacy and seek permission before saving someone else’s story.
