Snapchat has announced a major change that will impact users with large collections of old photos and videos. The platform will now charge for storing content in its Memories feature, moving away from the free storage it offered since 2016.
Users who have built up more than five gigabytes of Memories will need to start paying to keep them accessible. This decision has sparked disappointment among the app’s community, with many expressing their frustration online about what they see as an unfair change.
The company has not revealed specific UK pricing but confirmed this will be part of a worldwide rollout. According to tech reports, the initial storage plan will cost $1.99 per month for 100GB of space. Users who subscribe to Snapchat+ for $3.99 monthly will get 250GB of storage included.
For those affected, Snapchat is offering a one-year grace period to decide what to do with their content. Users can download their memories to their personal devices or choose to pay for the new storage plans to keep everything on the platform.
The company explained that this shift will help them continue improving the Memories feature for everyone. They noted that most users have less than 5GB of stored content and won’t be immediately affected. However, long – term users who have accumulated years of photos and videos may face difficult choices between paying monthly fees or potentially losing access to their digital memories.
Industry experts suggest this move signals a broader trend in social media. As people save more content than they share, platforms may increasingly introduce storage fees. This represents a significant evolution in how we think about preserving our digital lives on social media apps.
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