Snapchat Archiver is a high-performance, open-source desktop utility designed to help users preserve their digital memories. It automates the process of downloading images and videos from an official Snapchat data export.
- Mass Download: Automatically scans your export and fetches all media content.
- Smart File Organization: Saves files with descriptive names based on timestamps (e.g.,
2025-08-13_image.jpg). - Snapchat Dark UI: A sleek, user-friendly interface inspired by the Snapchat aesthetic.
- Multilingual Support: Fully localized in English and Hungarian.
- Incremental Backups: Tracks download history to skip already archived files, saving time and bandwidth.
- Go directly to the Snapchat Download My Data portal.
- Log in with your credentials.
- Scroll down to the "Export Your Memories" section.
- Select a date range (or leave "All time" for a full backup).
- Submit the request.
- Wait for the confirmation email from Snapchat. Once it arrives, download the ZIP file from the same portal.
- Go to the Releases page and download the latest
SnapchatArchiver_v1.1.zip. - Extract the ZIP file to any folder on your PC.
- Launch
SnapchatArchiver.exe. - Click the BROWSE button and select the ZIP file you received from Snapchat.
- Click START ARCHIVING and watch the magic happen!
All your media content will be saved automatically into a folder named Snapchat_Archivum.
- This folder is created directly next to the application (
SnapchatArchiver.exe). - Inside, files are organized and named by date (e.g.,
2025-08-13_image.jpg). - The application also creates a
download_history.txtfile to keep track of your progress and prevent duplicates.
- Framework: .NET Framework 4.7.2 (WinForms)
- Dependencies:
- HtmlAgilityPack (HTML Parsing)
- TagLibSharp (Video Metadata)
- Custom UI: Implements
DwmSetWindowAttributefor a native Windows Dark Mode title bar.
- 🎨 Image Overlay Merging: Automatically "burns" Snapchat stickers, captions, and filters onto the original photos from downloaded assets. No more blank memories!
- 📍 Metadata Reconstruction: Restores EXIF data (Date Taken) and GPS coordinates directly into JPEG files. Your photos will now appear at the correct time and place in any gallery app.
- 🎥 Video Sync: Implements filesystem-level timestamp synchronization for MP4 files to preserve chronological order across all devices.
- 🚀 Performance & Refactor: Complete architectural overhaul with specialized managers (Downloader, ZipHandler, MediaProcessor) for significantly faster and more stable archiving.
- 🛡️ Enhanced Error Handling: Improved protection against file locks, corrupted downloads, and expired Snapchat links.
- Link Expiration: Snapchat media links provided in the HTML export are temporary. If the tool reports "403 Forbidden" or "Expired" errors, you must request a new data export from Snapchat.
- Terms of Service: This tool is for personal use only. The developer is not responsible for any misuse or violation of Snapchat's Terms of Service.
- Third-Party: This project is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Snap Inc.
Distributed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE.txt file for the full legal text.
Developed with ❤️ by bszabi05 - 2026