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Snapchat Caps Free Memories at 5GB and Rolls Out Paid Storage Plans

The company is capping free Memories at 5GB to manage ballooning storage, offering a 12-month grace period for downloads or upgrades.

The Snapchat iOS app on the Apple App store.
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Overview

  • Snap confirmed entry pricing of $1.99 per month for 100GB and 250GB included with the $3.99 Snapchat+ subscription.
  • Reports vary on higher tiers, with multiple outlets citing a 5TB Platinum plan at roughly $14.99–$15.99 per month and noting regional price differences and unclear billing timelines.
  • Accounts over 5GB will keep excess content in temporary storage for 12 months to either export or subscribe, and Snap says most users are under the threshold.
  • Users can export Memories in batches from the app or request a full data download via the My Data tool, which delivers a .zip file link by email.
  • Snap says more than one trillion Memories have been saved since 2016 and argues the shift funds continued investment, as online backlash labels the change unfair and greedy.