Sending a saved Snapchat video as a streak can be a great way to keep your Snapstreaks going when you don’t have time to take a new Snap. Here are the steps to send a saved Snap video as a streak:
Open the Snapchat Camera
First, open the Snapchat app and go to the camera screen where you would normally take a Snap. Instead of taking a new Snap, look for the gallery icon in the bottom left corner of the screen and tap on it.
Select a Saved Snap
This will open up your Snapchat memories, which are Snaps and videos you’ve previously taken and saved. Browse through your memories to find a video you want to send as a streak. Tap on the video to select it.
Edit the Video (Optional)
If you want to edit the saved Snap video at all before sending, you can do that now. Tap on the pencil icon at the top to go into editing mode. Here you can trim the video, add captions, stickers, drawings, etc. Once you’re happy with it, tap the check mark to go back to the send screen.
Choose Your Streak Recipient
Now choose the friend you want to send the saved Snap video streak to. You can search for their name at the top or scroll through your recent chats to find them. Tap on their name when you’ve found them.
Send as a Chat or Story
You’ll now see options at the bottom to send as a Snap (direct chat) or to your Story. To send as a streak, you’ll want to choose the chat icon on the left to send it directly to your friend.
View Your Streak Score
After sending the saved Snapchat video, you can tap into your chat with that friend. The streak flame and score should now show that your streak is still active! The video will count just like a regular Snap you took in the moment.
Some Notes
Here are some additional things to keep in mind when sending saved Snaps as streaks:
- Videos can be up to 10 seconds long. Anything longer than that will not send as a Snap.
- You can send the same saved Snap to multiple friends if you want it to count for multiple streaks.
- There’s no limit to how many times you can send the same saved Snap.
- The video will show as having been “opened” right after you send it since it’s not live.
- Only video Snaps can be sent as streaks. Saved photos will not keep a streak going.
Troubleshooting Tips
If you’re having trouble sending a saved Snap video as a streak, here are some troubleshooting tips:
| Issue | Solution |
|---|---|
| Streak didn’t increase after sending saved Snap | Make sure you sent the video directly to your friend’s chat, not to your Story. |
| Can’t find saved Snaps in memories | Go to Settings > Manage Storage > Saved Snaps to make sure you have some saved. |
| Video won’t send | Check that the video is 10 seconds or less. Trim longer videos. |
| Streak broke even after sending video | Make sure your friend opened the Snap. Videos can’t sit pending. |
FAQs
Here are some frequently asked questions about sending saved Snaps for streaks:
Does the saved Snap have to be a certain length?
Yes, saved Snapchat videos can only be up to 10 seconds long to send as a Snap. If your saved video is longer, you’ll need to trim it first.
Can I send a saved photo for a streak?
No, only saved Snapchat videos will keep a streak going. Photos do not count.
What if my friend doesn’t open the Snap? Will it still count?
No, your friend needs to open and view the saved Snap for it to count toward your streak score. If it sits unopened, your streak will unfortunately break.
Do saved Snaps count as snaps against you daily limit?
No, sending previously saved Snaps does not count against your daily Snap send limit. Only newly taken Snaps count against that limit.
If I send the same saved Snap to multiple friends, does it count for all their streaks?
Yes! There’s no limit to how many times you can send the same saved Snap, so you can reuse one for multiple streaks.
Conclusion
Sending saved Snapchat videos is a great way to keep your streaks alive when you don’t have time to create new Snaps. Simply open your memories, choose a saved video that’s 10 seconds or less, edit if needed, select your friend to send to, and make sure they open it. Following these steps, you’ll be able to keep your precious streaks going with saved Snaps!