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Download Snapchat stories before the 24-hour timer runs out

Stories disappear after a day on Snapchat. Here is how to save photos and videos in HD while they are still live.

Snapchat stories expire roughly 24 hours after posting. A story downloader lets you save the original media file to your device during that window.

On StoryTweak, open any public snap and use the download button. Files save without a StoryTweak watermark — we serve the same media URL Snapchat exposes publicly.

Highlights and Spotlight clips often stay available longer, but downloading early is still the safest way to keep a copy you need.