Snapchat is making changes to its Memories feature, introducing limits on free storage while offering paid tiers for users with larger archives. The update aims to balance free access for most users with sustainable management of the platform’s massive storage needs.
Free Plan: What Stays Available
Snapchat will continue to offer free Memories storage up to 5GB per account. This includes photos and videos that users choose to save in Memories rather than letting them disappear after 24 hours.
According to Snap, the majority of accounts remain below this limit, meaning casual users likely won’t notice any changes. Users who stay within 5GB can continue using Memories without paying a cent, keeping their saved content safely in the app.
What Happens If You Exceed 5GB
Accounts that surpass the 5GB limit receive a 12-month grace period, during which all content remains accessible. During this time, users can:
- Export Memories to device storage at no cost.
- Delete older or unneeded items to reduce total usage.
- Upgrade to a paid plan for additional storage.
If no action is taken after the grace period, Snapchat will retain the oldest Snaps while newer items above the limit may be removed. Users are encouraged to manage or export content to avoid losing anything important.
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Paid Storage Plans: Options and Pricing
Snapchat’s new paid tiers cater to heavy Memories users:
| Plan | Storage | Price |
| Entry | 100GB | $1.99/month |
| Snapchat+ | 250GB | $3.99/month |
| Snapchat Platinum | 5TB | $15.99/month |
Paid plans allow users to keep all their Memories directly in-app, avoiding the need to export or delete older items. The higher-tier plans are designed for users with extensive collections of Snaps, Stories, and videos.
How to Stay Within the Free Limit
Snapchat provides built-in tools to help users manage free storage effectively:
- Export Memories to your device or cloud storage at no cost.
- Delete unnecessary items from the app to reduce total usage.
- Prioritize meaningful Snaps in Memories and move older or bulk content offline.
- Schedule regular cleanups during the 12-month grace period to avoid automatic deletion of new items exceeding 5GB.
By following these steps, even active Snapchatters can continue using Memories for free without disruption.
Why Snapchat Made This Change
Memories now holds over a trillion saved items, creating significant storage infrastructure costs. Snap says the new structure allows the company to:
- Sustain free storage for the majority of users.
- Offer additional options for heavy savers through paid tiers.
- Align with other consumer platforms that monetize cloud storage, while maintaining a no-cost option for everyday use.
Rollout and Availability
Snapchat announced the update in late September, with a gradual global rollout. Pricing and availability for paid plans may vary by region. Snap emphasizes that this change is part of a long-term strategy to support Memories at scale.
Key Points
- Up to 5GB remains free, with no changes to daily usage for most accounts.
- Accounts over 5GB get a 12-month grace period to clean up, export, or upgrade.
- Export tools make it easy to manage content offline, helping users stay within the free tier.
- Paid plans start at $1.99/month for 100GB, scaling up to 5TB for $15.99/month for heavy users.
With these updates, Snapchat ensures free access for casual users while offering options for those who want to store more Memories in-app.
