Snapchat for PC: Windows 7,8.1,10 / Laptop / Mac Free Download

Most multimedia messaging app keep the shared media forever online, and there is no time limitation. Snapchat has a unique feature of time restriction to shared media and vanishes media after some time. Accessing Snapchat on PC is possible now, so get down to know more.

Snapchat is a famous social media app developed by Snap.Inc. The app has both snap and story options with a time restriction. You can install the Snapchat app on Windows or Mac using the Android Emulator. Let’s discuss the steps to install Snapchat for PC.

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Features

Instant Snaps

Snap refers to the messages sent to others in the app. It is very simple and easy to share messages on Snapchat. Open the camera on Snapchat, take a photo or video, and send it to friends. The snaps will get deleted in 10 seconds after viewing it.

Video Chat

It has a video chat option to connect with up to 16 people at a time and can share friendmojis, filters, and lenses. It also has group messaging and group stories feature to connect all the friends at a time.

Smart Connect

It has Snapcodes to connect with your friends through individual QR codes. It also has scores for individuals based upon the snaps sent and received. The Snapstreak denotes the connection between two people.

Cloud Storage

The app offers free cloud storage to save your favorite snaps. You can send your old saved snaps to friends and also share them as a memory in your story.

Snap Map

Snap Map is for sharing location and also viewing the location shared by your friends. You can also discover the activities in and around your community.

Discover Friendship

It helps to follow your friend’s updates and stories from famous creators. The friendship profile withholds the special memories between you and your friends.

How to install Snapchat for PC – Windows and Mac

Step 1: Visit the BlueStacks official site (https://www.bluestacks.com) and click on Download BlueStacks to download the .exe file.

Step 2: Double-click on the .exe file to open and select Install now to install the BlueStacks on PC.

Step 3: After installation, click Launch to open BlueStacks on your Windows or Mac PC.

Step 4: Search and open the Google Play Store. Sign in with your Gmail account and password.

Step 5: Type Snapchat in the search box and select it from the options below.

Step 6: Select Install to download the app. The downloading process might take time, depending upon the internet speed.

Step 7: Click Open to launch Snapchat on Mac or Windows PC.

How to use Snapchat for PC?

Step 1: Double-click the Snapchat icon on your Computer to launch it.

Step 2: Select the Login button or Signup for creating a new account.

Step 3: Select Allow to give Snapchat access to your contacts and manage calls.

Step 4: Enter the name, username, password, and email. Then, complete the verification.

Step 5: Tap on the camera icon and capture images or record videos. Add filters, lenses, bitmojis, and send snaps or keep it as a story.

FAQs

1. Can I use Snapchat for PC?

You can use Snapchat on Windows or Mac PC by installing the app using an Emulator. Follow the above steps for the easy installation of Snapchat for PC, Laptop, or Desktop.

2. Can I use Snapchat on the browser?

While using Snapchat on the browser, you can only view the account page. To use Snapchat, you have to install it using an Android Emulator.

3. What does Snapstreak refer to?

Snapstreak refers to how well you connected with the person. When you and the person sends snaps to each other within 24 hours and does it for consecutive days, the streak will be increased.

4. What happens when I screenshot the Snap?

If the snaps are captured as screenshots, it will notify the user that the snaps have been screenshotted.

5. Does Snapchat have memories?

Snapchat has memories of saved snaps before self-destruction. You can share the memory or post it as a story with your friends.

Snapchat is a safe and easy-to-use messaging app. To use Snapchat for PC, make sure that you have a webcam and microphone for sending snaps. You can view others’ snaps without having the cam and mic. Please comment below if you have any trouble installing the app.