Snapchat is a popular social media platform that allows users to share photos, videos, and messages that disappear after being viewed. One of Snapchat’s key features is Snapchat Stories, which allow you to post content that remains viewable for 24 hours.
While Snapchat Stories are often created directly within the app, you can also post content from your camera roll or gallery to your Story. This guide will explain how to put a story on Snapchat using photos and videos from your phone’s gallery.
Prerequisites
Before posting media from your gallery to Snapchat Stories, there are a few requirements:
- You must have the Snapchat app installed on your mobile device.
- Your phone must have photos or videos saved in your camera roll/gallery that you want to upload.
- You need an active internet connection to post to Snapchat.
- Your Snapchat account must be set up and able to access Snapchat Stories.
As long as you meet these requirements, you can post media from your phone gallery to Snapchat Stories.
Access the Snapchat Camera
The first step is to open the Snapchat app and access the camera screen:
- Launch the Snapchat app on your mobile device.
- From the Snapchat camera screen, swipe right to go to the Stories screen.
- Tap the capture button at the bottom of the screen to open the Snapchat camera.
You should now see the camera viewfinder screen where you can capture or upload new content.
Select Media from Your Gallery
Once you have accessed the Snapchat camera, you can pick photos/videos from your gallery to post:
- Tap the Gallery icon at the bottom left of the capture screen.
- This will launch your device’s media gallery.
- Browse and select a photo or video you want to upload.
- Tap on the media to confirm your selection.
The selected media from your gallery will now appear in the Snapchat capture screen, ready to edit and post.
Edit the Media
With the media selected, you can edit it by:
- Adding filters, lenses, or stickers
- Doodling or adding text
- Cropping or rotating
- Adjusting speed for videos
Editing is optional – you can post the original unedited media if preferred. The editing tools are located at the top of the capture screen.
Post to Your Story
Once ready, you can post the media from your gallery to your Snapchat Story:
- Tap the Send To button at the bottom right.
- Select My Story from the sharing options.
- Tap Send to confirm posting it.
The media will now upload and be viewable on your Snapchat Story for 24 hours. Friends and followers will be able to view it by opening your Story.
Post Multiple Items
You can repeat the upload process to add multiple photos/videos from your gallery:
- After posting one item, tap the Gallery icon again.
- Select another media file and repeat the editing and posting process.
- Continue adding as many files as you want from your gallery.
All the selected media will upload to your Snapchat Story sequentially for viewers to swipe through.
Story Guidelines
When posting media from your device gallery to Snapchat Stories, keep in mind:
- Supported media types include JPEGs, MP4s, MOVs, and M4Vs.
- Videos can be up to 60 seconds long.
- Stories disappear after 24 hours.
- Don’t post anything to stories that you wouldn’t want to go public.
Following these best practices helps ensure your story looks great and complies with Snapchat’s rules.
Troubleshooting Tips
If you are having trouble posting media from your gallery to Snapchat, try these tips:
- Confirm your device has an active internet connection.
- Force close and relaunch the Snapchat app if it is glitchy.
- Check that your phone’s media gallery is allowing Snapchat access.
- Make sure your Snapchat app is updated to the latest version.
- Only post media that meets Snapchat’s file type and length requirements.
With a stable connection and proper media, you should be able to seamlessly post any photos or videos from your camera roll to your Snapchat Story.
Conclusion
Posting photos and videos from your device’s gallery to your Snapchat Story is easy to do. Simply open Snapchat, access the camera, choose media from your gallery, make any edits, and upload to your Story. The media will then be visible to your friends for 24 hours.
Uploading from your camera roll allows greater flexibility in the content you share on Snapchat Stories. Just be sure to select media that complies with Snapchat’s policies and properly represents you or your brand. With these steps, you can quickly and easily post media of your choosing to Stories, broadening your Snapchat presence.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of media files can I upload from my gallery to Snapchat?
Snapchat supports uploading the following media file formats from your phone’s gallery:
- Photos: JPEGs and PNGs
- Videos: MP4, MOV, and M4V files
Does the media have to be saved on my phone already or can I upload from the cloud?
The media needs to be stored locally on your device’s native gallery or camera roll. You cannot directly upload files from cloud storage services. They would need to be downloaded first.
Can I upload multiple photos/videos to one Snapchat Story?
Yes! You can select and upload multiple media files from your gallery to a single Snapchat Story. They will appear in sequence for viewers.
Do my gallery uploads to Snapchat Stories expire?
Media posted to your Snapchat Story will remain viewable there for 24 hours before expiring. You can also manually delete parts of a Story early if desired.
Is there a file size limit for media uploaded from my gallery?
Snapchat recommends keeping files under 5MB. Significantly larger files can fail to upload or impact performance. Compressing media before uploading helps avoid issues.
Summary of How to Put a Story on Snapchat from Your Gallery
- Open the Snapchat app and access the camera
- Tap the Gallery icon and select a photo/video file
- Optional: Edit media with filters, text, doodles, etc.
- Tap Send To and select My Story to post
- Repeat for additional media from your gallery
Following these steps allows you to easily and quickly post media from your camera roll to your Snapchat Story for all your friends to see!