Snapchat Video Downloader

What is Snapchat Video Downloader?

Snapchat Video Downloader turns public Snapchat Spotlight links into one row per video with a direct MP4 link, thumbnail, creator, view count, duration, size, caption and upload date. With saveVideoToStore on, each video is also saved as an MP4 file with a lasting download link. Paste a single video, a creator's Spotlight page, a short share link, or the Spotlight feed itself to collect trending videos. Social media managers, researchers, editors and AI agents use it to save and study Spotlight videos, with no Snapchat login.

Why social teams use it

• The actual file. saveVideoToStore keeps each video as an MP4 in your run storage, with a link in apifyVideoUrl.
• Trending in one link. Paste https://www.snapchat.com/spotlight to collect what Spotlight is showing now.
• Creator pages and share links. @user/spotlight pages and t.snapchat.com short links work as well as single videos.
• Views and timing. viewCount, durationMs and uploadDate for every video.
• Pay per video. One charge per video resolved.

How to use it

Save today's trending Spotlight videos:

{
  "startUrls": ["https://www.snapchat.com/spotlight"],
  "saveVideoToStore": true,
  "maxResults": 20
}

Download specific videos:

{
  "startUrls": [
    "https://www.snapchat.com/spotlight/W7_EDlXWTBiXAEEniNoMPwAAYaHZsb3NldHd0AaClv7r3AaClvduJAAAAAw",
    "https://www.snapchat.com/spotlight/W7_EDlXWTBiXAEEniNoMPwAAYZnB0dnN4Y2FhAZ_YoOpIAZ_YoOoYAAAAAQ"
  ],
  "saveVideoToStore": true
}

Input	What it controls
startUrls	Spotlight video links, creator Spotlight pages, short share links, or the Spotlight feed. Required.
saveVideoToStore	Save each MP4 to the run's key-value store (default on)
maxResults	Videos to download per run (default 50)
proxyConfiguration	Apify Proxy settings; Residential by default

Want the creator's profile and contact details too? Continue with Snapchat Email Scraper linked below.

Output: Snapchat video data you receive

A real row from the Spotlight feed (creator replaced with an example, links shortened):

{
  "canonicalUrl": "https://www.snapchat.com/@example_creator/spotlight/W7_EDlXWTBiXAEEniNoMPwAAYaHZsb3NldHd0AaClv7r3AaClvduJAAAAAw",
  "videoId": "W7_EDlXWTBiXAEEniNoMPwAAYaHZsb3NldHd0AaClv7r3AaClvduJAAAAAw",
  "downloadUrl": "https://bolt-gcdn.sc-cdn.net/u/MSMmzn7wRAr3d7ySzleaX.27.IRZXSOY?mo=...",
  "thumbnailUrl": "https://bolt-gcdn.sc-cdn.net/u/MSMmzn7wRAr3d7ySzleaX.256.IRZXSOY?mo=...",
  "title": "Spotlight Snap",
  "creatorUsername": "example_creator",
  "creatorUrl": "https://www.snapchat.com/@example_creator",
  "viewCount": 114484,
  "durationMs": 6270,
  "width": 540,
  "height": 960,
  "uploadDate": "2026-09-15T15:44:38.281Z",
  "apifyVideoUrl": "https://api.apify.com/v2/key-value-stores/Xx0hpUWfTiyGwWHDn/records/video-W7_EDlXWTBiXAEEniNoMPw...",
  "fileSizeBytes": 779481,
  "scrapedAt": "2026-10-01T14:33:33.731Z"
}

Field	What it contains
canonicalUrl, videoId	The video and its stable ID
downloadUrl, thumbnailUrl	Direct MP4 and preview image from Snapchat
apifyVideoUrl, fileSizeBytes	Your saved MP4 copy and its size, with saveVideoToStore
title, description, hashtags	Caption text and tags
creatorUsername, creatorName, creatorUrl	Who posted it
viewCount, durationMs, width, height	Reach, length and resolution
uploadDate, scrapedAt	When it was posted and collected

Example workflow: a weekly trend board

A short-form video team studies what works on Spotlight. Every Monday a task collects 50 videos from the Spotlight feed with saveVideoToStore on. They sort by viewCount, watch the saved files, and tag formats and hooks. For creators they want to work with, they look up contact routes with Snapchat Email Scraper.

Pricing

This Actor uses Pay per event. Apify platform usage is included in the event price. You pay one event per video resolved, plus a start event per run. The live Pricing tab on this page shows the current price.

• 20 videos = 20 video events.
• Saving MP4 files comes at no extra event charge.
• maxResults caps each run, so it doubles as a cost ceiling.

Video research with AI agents (MCP)

Connect this Actor to an AI agent through Apify MCP and ask in plain language:

Get the 10 Spotlight videos trending right now and list them by views with their length and creator.

Agent checklist:

1. Put links in startUrls; use the Spotlight feed link for trending videos.
2. Keep saveVideoToStore on when the user wants files.
3. Read rows with get-dataset-items; sort by viewCount.
4. Share apifyVideoUrl for downloads.

API example

curl -X POST "https://api.apify.com/v2/acts/khadinakbar~snapchat-video-downloader/run-sync-get-dataset-items" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $APIFY_TOKEN" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"startUrls": ["https://www.snapchat.com/spotlight"], "maxResults": 10}'

Related video tools from the same developer

Your next step	Use	Why
When you then want creator contact details	Snapchat Email Scraper	Profile data and public emails
When you want creator profile data	Snapchat Profile Scraper	Public Snapchat profiles
When you save Instagram Reels	Instagram Video Downloader	Reel and video links with stats
When you download from many sites	All-in-One Media Downloader	Videos or audio from many supported sites

Best results

Starting situation	Helpful action	Expected outcome
Tracking trends	Use the Spotlight feed link on a schedule	Fresh trending videos each run
Archiving a creator	Paste their @user/spotlight link	Their public Spotlight videos
Links from the app	Paste t.snapchat.com short links	The full video each points to
Metadata only	Turn off saveVideoToStore	Faster rows with direct links

Builder's note

I found that Snapchat's direct video links are handy but short-lived, so saving each MP4 to storage gives you a link that keeps working after the run. I learned that most people start from the Spotlight feed itself, so that single link returns a full set of trending videos.

FAQ

Do I need a Snapchat account?

No. The Actor reads public Spotlight videos and needs no login.

Which links work?

Single Spotlight videos, creator Spotlight pages (snapchat.com/@name/spotlight), t.snapchat.com share links and the Spotlight feed.

How long do the download links last?

Snapchat's downloadUrl is temporary. apifyVideoUrl stays available for your storage retention period.

Can it download private Snaps or Stories?

It works with public Spotlight videos only.

What does the feed link return?

The Spotlight videos Snapchat shows publicly at the time of the run, up to maxResults.

Responsible use

This Actor downloads public Spotlight videos. Download only content you have permission to use, respect creators' copyright, and follow Snapchat's terms. Read Apify's guide on whether web scraping is legal for more context. Snapchat is a trademark of Snap Inc. This independent Actor is not affiliated with, associated with, or endorsed by Snap Inc. For questions or bugs, open a ticket in the Issues tab.