Snapchat Introduces Paid Storage for Memories, Users Urged to Backup Content

Snapchat, long celebrated for its disappearing messages, playful filters, and interactive features, is making a significant change to its popular “Memories” feature. The company has announced that users who exceed a certain storage threshold will now need to pay to keep their photos and videos stored on Snapchat’s cloud. This update affects millions of users who have amassed large collections over the years, raising concerns about costs, privacy, and long-term accessibility.

Currently, Snapchat allows users to save photos and videos in Memories for free. However, as usage has surged and server demands have increased, the app will now implement storage plans for those who exceed 5GB of saved content. Users staying under this limit will continue to enjoy free access, but heavy users must either subscribe or download their content.

Snapchat has rolled out new storage plans under its paid services: 100GB and 250GB options are available via Snapchat ...