napchat has announced it will cap free cloud storage for its “Memories” feature at 5GB and introduce paid storage tiers for accounts that need more space. The company says this change will affect only a minority of Snapchat users, but those who exceed the cap will be offered upgrade options or time to export their content. Snap Newsroom
Why the policy is changing
Memories — the in-app archive for saved Snaps and videos introduced in 2016 — has grown far beyond early expectations: Snapchat says users have saved more than one trillion Memories to date, creating rising storage and infrastructure costs. The company says moving to tiered paid storage will help it continue investing in Memories for everyone. TechCrunch+1
What the new plans look like
Snapchat is introducing a standalone 100GB plan as the low-cost option, while Snapchat+ subscribers will receive 250GB as part of that subscription and Snapchat Platinum will include up to 5TB of storage. A Snap spokesperson told TechCrunch the 100GB plan will cost $1.99 per month, Snapchat+ is priced at $3.99 per month (including 250GB), and Snapchat Platinum is positioned as the highest tier. TechCrunch+1
12-month transition and how to keep your Memories
Accounts that exceed the free 5GB allowance will receive 12 months of temporary storage for content above the limit; during that window users can upgrade to a paid plan or download their Memories to local storage. Snapchat’s support pages walk through how to check storage usage, upgrade plans, and export/download Memories. Snap Newsroom+1
Who’s affected and what to do now
Snapchat says the “vast majority” of users store less than 5GB of Memories and thus won’t be affected. If you suspect you’re close to or over the limit, open Snapchat > Settings > Memories to check usage, then either upgrade to a plan that fits your needs or export irreplaceable photos and videos to your device or another cloud service. The support article contains step-by-step export instructions. Snapchat Support+1
Public reaction & context
The change has generated user reaction across social platforms and coverage in tech outlets. Reporters note the policy reflects a broader industry move toward subscription monetization as user data volumes grow — and that the rollout may appear gradually inside the app. 9to5Google+1
Bottom line
For most Snapchatters nothing will change. But if you archive many photos and videos in Memories, check your storage now — and either export treasured content or pick the paid plan that matches your needs before the end of the 12-month transition. Snap Newsroom+1
External links / sources (paste these into your article or use as “Read more” links)
- Snapchat newsroom — Introducing Memories Storage Plans (official announcement). Snap Newsroom
- TechCrunch — Snapchat caps free Memory storage, launches paid storage plans (pricing and reporting). TechCrunch
- Snapchat Help Center — How do I manage my Memories storage? (step-by-step export and upgrade instructions). Snapchat Support
- 9to5Google — Snapchat now requires users to pay for Memories storage beyond 5GB (coverage and context). 9to5Google
- Arab News — Snapchat introduces fees for storing old posts, photos (additional reporting). Arab News
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