How to Recover Deleted Snapchat Photos & Videos on iPhone

There’s no doubt that Snapchat has become one of the most popular social platforms in recent years, offering a fun and easy way for the younger generation to share everyday moments. One of its standout features is that snaps disappear after being viewed.

But this disappearing feature can also cause frustration. Since Snapchat automatically deletes photos and videos, many users wish they could go back and view them again. Don’t worry, this guide will walk you through how to recover deleted Snapchat photos and videos on your iPhone or iPad.

Way 1. Check “Recently Deleted” Album in iPhone Photos App

The first thing you can try is checking the Recently Deleted album in your iPhone’s Photos app. Sometimes, photos or videos shared via Snapchat are automatically saved to your device’s local storage. If they’ve been deleted, they may still be in the Recently Deleted folder, where iOS keeps them for up to 30 days before permanent removal.

1. Open the Photos app on your iPhone and tap on “Albums”.
2. Scroll down to find and tap on the “Recently Deleted” album.
3. Browse through the deleted items and select the photos or videos you want to restore.
4. Then, simply tap “Recover” to move the photos back to your main Photos library.

Way 2. Check Snapchat Memories to Recover Photos/Videos

Snapchat Memories is a built-in feature that saves your Snaps to Snapchat’s cloud storage. If your deleted photos or videos were saved to Memories, you can still access and recover them even if they’re gone from your main feed. Here’s how to check:

1. Open Snapchat and swipe up from the camera screen to access “Memories.”
2. Find the photo or video you want to recover and tap the three-dot icon in the top-right corner.
3. Select “Export Snap”, then choose where you’d like to save it, Snapchat will download the selected item to your device.

Way 3. Recover Deleted Snapchat Photos/Videos on iPhone Directly

If the previous methods don’t work, using a professional recovery tool may be your best option. Fucosoft iPhone Data Recovery (compatible with iOS 18) is a trusted solution that can help you retrieve deleted Snapchat photos, videos, messages, and more from your iPhone.

Key Features of Fucosoft iPhone Data Recovery

• Recover deleted Snapchat photos directly from your iPhone or iPad, even without a backup.
• Supports recovery of various data types, including notes, call logs, WhatsApp messages, and more.
• User-friendly interface makes the data recovery process simple and quick, even for beginners.
• Allows you to preview deleted files before restoring, so you can selectively recover only what you need.
• Fully compatible with a wide range of iOS devices and versions, including iPhone 16/15 and iOS 18/17.

How to recover deleted Snapchat photos and videos on iPhone:

Step 1: Download, install and run this iPhone Snapchat Recovery tool on your computer. In the primary window, choose “Recover from iOS Device” and click “Start”.

Step 2: Connect your iPhone or iPad to the computer via USB cable and click “Next”. Then choose “App Photos”, “App Videos” and other data types you want to recover and click “Scan”.

Step 3: After scanning, you can find and preview Snapchat photos/videos. Then select those you want and click “Recover” to save Snapchat photos and videos in your computer.

Way 4. Recover Photos by Requesting Data from Snapchat Servers

Snapchat gives users the option to request and download all data stored on its servers. If some of your Snapchat photos have disappeared, you might be able to recover them by submitting a data request. Here’s how to retrieve your Snapchat pictures on iPhone:

1. Open Snapchat and tap your profile icon, then go to “Settings”.
2. Scroll down and tap “My Data”, then log in with your username and password.
3. You’ll be taken to the “Download My Data” page. Scroll to the bottom and tap “Submit Request”.

Within one or two days, you will receive an email from Snapchat with a download link. Tap the link to download your data to your iPhone. The file will be named mydata.zip. Once downloaded, extract the file and open index.html to view and recover your deleted Snapchat photos and videos.

Way 5. Recover Snapchat Photos from iCloud Backup

If you have a recent iCloud backup of your iPhone data, you can recover your deleted Snapchat photos and videos by restoring the backup. However, this method will reset your entire device and set it up again, which means any new data created after the backup will be lost.

1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone and then tap on “General”.
2. Select “Transfer or Reset iPhone” and choose “Erase all Content and Settings”.
3. When the reset process is complete, set up your device and choose “Restore from an iCloud Backup.”
4. Choose a backup file to restore from and allow iCloud to complete the process.

Way 6. Recover Snapchat Pictures from iTunes Backup

If you have an iTunes backup of your iPhone, there’s a good chance your deleted Snapchat photos and videos are included in the backup. You can restore the backup to your device to recover them.

However, keep in mind that restoring the backup will overwrite the existing data on your iPhone. If the backup doesn’t contain the photos or videos you’re looking for, you might lose other data on your device.

1. Open iTunes and connect the iPhone to the computer using a data cable.
2. Click on the iPhone’s icon at the top and then go to the “Summary” tab.
3. Click “Restore Backup” and then choose the most recent backup file to use.
4. Click “Restore” again and wait while iTunes restores the data on the device.

FAQs about Recovering Deleted Snapchat Photos

When does Snapchat delete photos?

As a Snapchat user, you likely know that Snapchat automatically deletes photos and chats after they’ve been viewed by the recipient. Here’s how Snapchat handles the deletion process:

• Once the recipient views a snap, Snapchat servers delete it automatically without any notification.
• If a snap remains unopened, it will be deleted after 30 days.
• For snaps sent to a group, if they go unopened, Snapchat deletes them from the server after 24 hours.

Does Snapchat have a recycle bin?

No, Snapchat does not have a recycle bin. The recycle bin feature is only available within the Photos app on your iPhone. This means you can only recover deleted Snapchat photos from the “Recently Deleted” album if they were backed up to your iPhone’s Photos app.

How to save photos and videos on Snapchat?

To prevent issues and ensure you can recover your Snapchat photos in the future, it’s essential to save them. Here’s how you can do it:

• After creating a new Snap, tap the download icon in the lower-left corner of the screen.
• In the pop-up menu, select “Memories” and then tap “Save” to store your photo or video.

How to save Snaps to the Chat?

To save Snaps in a chat, simply press and hold the Snap before swiping out of the Chat page. The saved Snap will be highlighted in gray within the chat. Please note that not all Snaps can be saved. Only photo Snaps set to “No Limit” and video Snaps set to “Loop” can be saved to the chat.

Conclusion

As shown in the options above, there are several ways to recover deleted Snapchat photos and videos on your iPhone. However, among all these methods, Fucosoft iPhone Data Recovery stands out as the most effective, especially if you don’t have a backup.

This professional data recovery tool can recover deleted photos, videos, contacts, text messages, call history, notes, and data from apps like WhatsApp, Viber, Kik, and more. Download it today to discover how it can help you recover your lost data.