Snapchat Memories Importer

Downloads

Get the beta

macOS

Universal DMG for Apple Silicon and Intel Macs. Requires macOS 12 Monterey or newer.

Download DMG Mac install guide SHA-256 e3c1e6e055209e8dcb058168e13ca027089dafdeb6e83444e3e13f5cfc021e82

Windows

Installer for Windows 10 and Windows 11. SmartScreen may warn because this is an unsigned free beta.

Download EXE Windows install guide SHA-256 b5bfe7f81c8cde628c5df1c5347ded2bfe302322b7c285da1005109afbe0a342

Verify your download

After downloading, compare the printed SHA-256 with the checksum above.

shasum -a 256 ~/Downloads/Snapchat-Memories-Importer-0.1.0.dmg Get-FileHash "$env:USERPROFILE\Downloads\Snapchat-Memories-Importer-Setup-0.1.0.exe" -Algorithm SHA256

Demo

Thirty-second flow

1

Select all mydata zip parts.

25

Run Test 25 and verify dates.

5812

Prepare the full preview.

ZIP

Export or send to Photos.

Screenshots

The app pauses before anything uploads.

Snapchat Memories Importer main workflow screen. — Select Snapchat export zips, run Test 25, prepare a full preview, then choose Apple Photos, ZIP, or Google.

Preview before upload

Run a small Test 25 sample or a full preview before anything touches Apple Photos or Google Photos.

Proper metadata merge

Writes available EXIF/XMP dates and GPS data into copied media, with readable chronological filenames.

Portable output

Create a new merged ZIP if you want to manually upload or archive your cleaned Memories anywhere.

Safety

What happens to your data

Local first

Extraction, EXIF merge, duplicate detection, reports, and ZIP export happen on your computer before any destination is used.

Google only after consent

Google Photos upload starts only after preview approval and browser sign-in. The app requests the append-only Photos scope.

Support bundle is limited

Support bundles include app version, OS, counts, report paths, and failed filenames. They do not include media contents, OAuth tokens, or export zips.

Trust warnings explained

Mac and Windows warnings happen because this free beta is not notarized or trusted-signed yet. The source and release assets are public on GitHub.

Troubleshooting

Start with the symptom

Mac will not openUse right-click Open or Privacy & Security > Open Anyway. Windows blocked installerUse More info > Run anyway after verifying the filename. Apple Photos rejected filesUse the final report and include rejected filenames in an issue. Google login missingDirect Google upload needs OAuth bundled in the build. Snapchat links expiredRun with embedded export media when possible or report skipped links. Dates look wrongUse the metadata inspector before/after row in your report.

FAQ

Before you run it

Do I need all mydata zips?

Yes. Select every `mydata` zip part or the folder that contains them, especially when Snapchat split your export into multiple files.

Will this delete my Snapchat export?

No. Original Snapchat zips are never deleted automatically. Cleanup only targets generated importer output.

Will duplicates be removed automatically?

No. Exact duplicates are detected for review first. You choose whether to move duplicate candidates to Trash.

Can I upload manually?

Yes. Export the merged EXIF ZIP and upload it wherever you want.

Why are some videos damaged?

Some Snapchat downloads are incomplete or missing video indexes. The app tries repairs, but unrecoverable files are sent to Needs Review.

Does Google upload read my library?

The app uses the append-only Google Photos scope so it can add new media. It does not request broad read access.

Version

Current beta release

v0.1.0

Includes Test 25 preview, EXIF/XMP merge, duplicate review, Apple Photos import, Google Photos upload when OAuth is configured, Support Bundle, and merged ZIP export.

Open release notes

Install help

Free beta trust warnings

Mac Gatekeeper

If macOS says Apple cannot verify the app, right-click the app in Applications, choose Open, then confirm. If needed, use System Settings > Privacy & Security > Open Anyway.

Windows SmartScreen

If Windows says it protected your PC, click More info, confirm the app name, then click Run anyway.

Google Photos Login

Direct Google upload needs the app OAuth client bundled into the build. ZIP export and Apple Photos still work without Google login.

Updates

Use the GitHub Releases page for new versions until automatic updates are enabled after signing and release discipline are locked.

Known limitations

Transparent beta notes

The Mac app is not Apple-notarized without paid Apple Developer credentials.
The Windows installer is not trusted-signed without a paid code-signing certificate.
Direct Google Photos upload needs a bundled Google OAuth Desktop client.
Some Snapchat media links expire or redirect to support pages.
Some damaged videos may be unrecoverable even after automatic repair attempts.