Snapchat is a quick and fun way to share moments with friends and family

SNAP

Snapchat opens the camera directly - just tap to take a photo, or hold down to take a video.

Express yourself with lenses, filters, Bitmoji and more!

Try new lenses created by the Snapchat community every day!

CHAT

Stay in touch with friends via instant messaging, or share your day with Group Stories.

Video chat with up to 16 friends at once - you can even use lenses and filters when chatting!

Express yourself with Friendmojis - Bitmoji made just for you and your friends.

STORIES

Watch a friend's story and see how their day unfolded.

View Snapchat community stories based on your interests.

Discover breaking news and exclusive original programming.

SPOTLIGHT

Spotlight shows Snapchat at its best!

Submit your own snapshot or sit back, relax and watch.

Choose your favorite and share it with friends.

MAP

Share your location with your best friends, or leave the grid in Ghost mode.

When your friends share their location with you, see what they're doing on your most private map.

Explore live stories in nearby communities or around the world!

MEMORIES

Save unlimited photos and videos of all your favorite moments.

Edit and send old moments to friends or save to your camera roll.

Create stories from your favorite memories to share with friends and family.

FRIENDSHIP PROFILE

Each friendship has its own special profile, a look at the moments you saved together.

Discover new things that you have in common - see how long you've had friends, your astrological compatibility, your Bitmoji fashion sense, and more!

A friend profile only exists between you and your friend, so you can bond over what makes your friendship special.