Snapchat

Camera-first communication

Snapchat is a communication app built around sending photos and short videos to friends. It opens on the camera, so sharing a moment takes little more than a tap or a press and hold. Lenses, filters, Bitmoji and other effects let you change the look and tone of each Snap before sending it.

Chat, Stories and video calls

Alongside camera sharing, Snapchat provides live text messaging, group conversations and video chat for up to 16 people. Stories let you post a sequence of updates for friends to follow, while community Stories and Snapchat’s editorial content provide a way to watch material beyond your own contacts.

More to explore

• Spotlight: Browse a stream of public short-form videos or submit your own Snaps.
• Snap Map: See shared locations and local community Stories, with Ghost Mode available when you do not want to share your position.
• Memories: Keep photos and videos in the app, edit older moments, or turn saved items into a new Story.
• Friendship Profiles: View saved moments and shared details connected to an individual friendship.

Who it suits

Snapchat fits people who prefer visual, informal conversations and want messaging, creative camera tools and public video in one app. It is less useful if you only want a simple text messenger or a private photo archive. The app is developed by Snap Inc and listed in Communication. Its rating is about 4.15/5 from more than 39 million reviews, with 1 billion-plus installs, indicating a very large and active user base.