Snapchat is an unusual photo and video-sharing application that allows you to apply funny masks and effects to images. It differs from its peers because sent messages are not saved on the recipient's gadget but disappear after 10 seconds, after which it is impossible to view them. But due to an update in 2016, the history of sent documents is now available. So let's understand what Memories, History is, where they are stored and how to access them.

What are Memories in Snapchat

Snapchat Memories is a feature by which user photos and videos are saved within the service.

• All files in this section are saved in the developer's vaults;
• any user can add their content there at their convenience;
• if snaps are not password-protected and are in the public domain, they can be viewed by anyone;
• files that are more than one day old are framed;
• saved content can be categorized, and keywords can be assigned to it.

To open Memories, swipe your finger from the bottom to the top of the display. Photos are hidden under the triangle icon, and videos are under the square icon. By launching this function, you will be able to:

• import normal files from the device memory into the program;
• form albums;
• view pictures made and received after the activation of this mode.

After enabling this function, the application will ask you if you want to import new frames. After you answer, you will be able to sort the pictures into three sections:

• camera album;
• recordings;
• history.

The "Camera Album" will show you the pictures on your device.

The "Recordings" tab will include imported photos and images taken after you've turned on the feature.

You can save photos and video files from "Camera Album" and "Recordings" and send them to other users or use them to create a new story.

Tap the desired photo to send it. You can send the original image or edit it with the available tools.

What is a story, and how is it different from memories

History in Snapchat is another place where a user's content resides. With this service, you can:

Save photos and videos on your gadget;

Allow and prohibit certain people from viewing files an indefinite number of times a day. In other cases, the view is available only once in 24 hours. If the user wants to view the content, again and again, he will have to pay for it;

The information can be deleted at any time.

The main difference between Memories and History is that, in the first case, the data is stored on the company's servers, and the second - is on the owner's device. And snap score tracker allows you to see the saved material. 

A great option is to create a personal album with a password, the information of which will be stored in the cloud. Its use has the following advantages:

• Security.
• The ability to view from any device.
• Almost unlimited capacity for saving.