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Snapchat Caps Free Memories at 5GB, Starts Paid Storage Plans With One-Year Grace Period

Snap says the change is needed to sustain long‑term storage for more than a trillion saved items.

Overview

  • Accounts over 5GB get 12 months to subscribe or export content before excess Memories are removed.
  • Paid options include 100GB for $1.99 per month, 250GB with Snapchat+ and 5TB with Snapchat Platinum, with regional pricing still being clarified.
  • After the grace period, Snapchat will retain older Memories within the 5GB limit and delete newer items that exceed it.
  • Users can export data via batch downloads in the app or request a full archive through the Download My Data tool, though large exports may be slow.
  • Snap says most users have under 5GB and will not be affected, even as online backlash grows and some users plan to download or leave rather than pay.