The Memories Import: Snap Backup app is designed to help users save their entire Snapchat photo and video library directly to their phone's gallery. It has gained popularity due to Snapchat's 2025 storage policy changes , which capped free cloud storage at 5GB.
: Users with over 5GB of content now face monthly charges, ranging from $1.99 for 100GB to $15.99 for 5TB (Platinum tier). Download Memories
Alternatively, if you are reviewing the native feature itself, recent updates have shifted it toward a freemium model: The Memories Import: Snap Backup app is designed
: Imported files are automatically sorted into a dedicated "Snapchat Memories" album. Alternatively, if you are reviewing the native feature
: It positions itself as a one-time alternative to Snapchat's recurring monthly fees for cloud storage.
: Snapchat still allows you to manually export your data for free through the "My Data" section in settings, though some users find this process slow and prone to security delays of up to 72 hours.