How to Back up Camera Roll to Snapchat
Uploading photos from your camera roll on Snapchat is a quite easy process that you can do if you want to show an image to someone.
But one thing is sending photos from the camera roll option and another one is to backup these photos on Snapchat.
Although there are some apps that allow you to back up images, such as the Google Photos app, you can also create a Snaps folder with your memories and most important recorded videos and pictures.
That’s why today, we are going to show you go to get your camera roll on Snapchat completely backed by the app.
Keep reading this post to get precise insights into these topics:
- How to back up camera roll to Snapchat;
- How does backing up camera roll on Snapchat work;
- What to know before you back up camera pictures to Snapchat.
Can You Backup Camera Roll to Snapchat?
Yes, you can! The same way you can import Snaps to the cloud, Snapchat has a feature that allows you to add pictures to Snapchat Memories.
So, after you allow camera access to Snapchat, you can give the app the option to save photos to the cloud through manual or smart backup settings.
This way, each video or picture you send as Snap, can be automatically backed up in your Snapchat photos, and this same process can be extrapolated into your camera roll.
Understanding Snapchat Memories
Snapchat Memories is a new feature that allows you to have saved Snaps or pictures that you can later access through a backed up folder.
Even if you delete and reinstall Snapchat, the saved pictures will be here.
That’s why so many people want to backup photos using Snapchat Memories settings - they are reliable and work efficiently.
Nevertheless, you cannot recover lost memories that were wrongly uploaded.
Hence, we recommend you have a good cellular service and Wi-Fi network connection before letting Snapchat save your camera roll photos into the cloud.
What Does “Your Camera Roll isn’t backed up by Snapchat” Mean?
Some people believe that the “Your Camera Roll isn’t backed up by Snapchat” message that appears on the camera screen is an error.
“Your Camera Roll isn’t backed up by Snapchat” simply means that the app won’t automatically back up your camera roll on Snapchat.
“Your Camera Roll isn’t backed up by Snapchat” is not a warning, it is a reminder.
Thus, since “Your Camera Roll isn’t backed up by Snapchat,” the only way to back it up is by manually changing the settings on the images you want to save.
Learn more about your Snapchat Memories Settings by clicking here.
How to Back Up Camera Roll to Snapchat
The process of getting your camera roll backed up by Snapchat is a little different from Android to iPhone devices.
Either way, this can only be done by using Snapchat App Memories, so let’s get to it!
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1. Backup Camera Roll to Snapchat on Android
In order to upload camera roll to Snapchat on an Android phone, you need to follow these quick four steps.
Step 1: Open the Snapchat App
Firstly, launch Snapchat on your phone. The camera screen, where you record a Snapchat story or video, will open.
You need to access the Memory tab, which is located on the left side of the shutter button and the Snaps tab.
Step 2: Tap on the “Memories” Icon and Go to “Camera Roll”
Tap on the little Memories icon, and the Memories screen will open. At the top right corner of the screen, you will see a menu with multiple options. Here, select “Camera Roll.”
Step 3: Select the Camera Roll Photos You Want to Back Up
Now, you will see each image thumbnail of the pictures you have on your camera roll. You can select more than one image.
Simply tap each photo or image you want to back up, and keep them on hold.
Step 4: Share Each Selected Photo to Snapchat and Tap the “Save” Button
Finally, select the three horizontal dots at the upper left corner of the screen. Then, tap on the “Export” icon.
After you tap the “Export” icon, you will be able to share these photos to Snapchat again. So, select the Snapchat icon, and each selected image will appear there.
Tap the down arrow on each photo, and they will get successfully backed up. You can see the backup progress right on this screen.
2. Backup Camera Roll to Snapchat on iPhone
In case you have an iPhone, the process of getting your camera roll backed up by Snapchat will be similar, but a little different.
Step 1: Open Snapchat and Go to the Memories Tab
Then again, open the Snapchat app, and next to the shutter button you will find the Memories tab.
Step 2: Swipe to the Camera Roll Tab
Again, go tap “Camera Roll.” You can also find the pictures directly on your iPhone’s camera roll and click “Import” to send them to the Snaps folder.
Step 3: Select the Images You Want to Save and Tap on “Create Story”
Select all the images you want to save from camera roll on Snapchat, and then select the menu option at the top left corner.
Here, instead of selecting the Snapchat yellow icon, iPhone users have the option to directly save these camera roll images as Snaps on Memories. Therefore, share the selected images to “Create Story.”
Step 4: Tap the “Save Story” Button and Backup the Images
You will be redirected to the screen where you can post stories. Tap on the save button individually on each image, and they will automatically save into Memories.
You can check these recently saved images whenever you want! That’s how you save camera roll images to Snapchat.
Easy, isn’t it? For more Snapchat guides, you can find them all here, at GrowFollowing.
FAQ
Can Anyone See Memories on Snapchat?
No. All the images you save to Snapchat Memories can only be seen by you and nobody else.
Karen is a senior technical writer and copywriter here at GrowFollowing. Her area of expertize are social media apps and new media.