Snapchat Caps Free Memories Storage, Launches Paid Plans

Snapchat, the popular social media platform, is putting a price on its Memories feature after nearly a decade of free storage. Free access will now be limited to 5GB, and users exceeding this limit will need to subscribe to one of Snapchat’s new Memories Storage plans.

Snapchat’s Paid Storage Plans

Snapchat has introduced tiered paid storage options:

• Introductory Plan: 100GB for $1.99/month
• Snapchat+: 250GB for $3.99/month
• Snapchat Platinum: 5TB for $15.99/month

Snapchat notes that over 1 trillion Memories have been saved since the feature’s launch, and these changes help manage growing infrastructure costs while offering more storage options for heavy users.

How the Change Affects Users

• Users exceeding 5GB of Memories get 12 months of temporary storage for excess Snaps.
• Memories can be downloaded directly to personal devices.
• Without a paid plan, Snapchat will keep the oldest Snaps and delete the newest ones exceeding the free limit.

Snapchat emphasizes that most users won’t be affected, as the majority have under 5GB of stored Memories. The update primarily impacts users with thousands of saved Snaps.

Why Snapchat Introduced Paid Storage

By introducing paid storage plans, Snapchat:

• Monetizes users with high storage needs.
• Manages rising infrastructure costs.
• Continues providing free access for most users.

Snapchat stated in its blog, “It’s never easy to transition from receiving a service for free to paying for it, but we hope the value we provide with Memories is worth the cost.”

FAQs

Q1: How much free Memories storage does Snapchat now offer?
A: Snapchat limits free Memories storage to 5GB.

Q2: What are the new paid storage plans for Snapchat Memories?
A: Snapchat offers:

• 100GB for $1.99/month
• 250GB (Snapchat+) for $3.99/month
• 5TB (Snapchat Platinum) for $15.99/month

Q3: What happens if I exceed 5GB and don’t subscribe?
A: Snapchat will save your oldest Snaps and delete the newest ones that exceed the 5GB limit. Users get 12 months of temporary storage for excess Memories.

Q4: Can I download my Memories to avoid losing them?
A: Yes, all Memories can be downloaded directly to your device.

Q5: Will this change affect most Snapchat users?
A: No. Most users have under 5GB of Memories, so this primarily affects users with thousands of saved Snaps.