About Snapchat on PC
Snapchat for Web lets you chat, call friends and send Snaps from your computer at web.snapchat.com. Snap says it works in Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge and Safari.
You can install it to your desktop, Start menu or dock from Chrome or Edge. Snap Inc. also lists a Snapchat app in the Microsoft Store.
What you can do on the desktop
- Chat with friends and start voice or video calls
- Take a Snap with your computer's camera
- Post a Snap to your Story or submit it to Spotlight
- Share your screen and share files
Still phone-only
- Snap Map (Snap says it can only be viewed in the mobile app)
How to Install Snapchat on PC
Download and install Snapchat on your Windows PC or Mac using the official options below, no emulator needed.
Method 1: Official app for Windows
- Open web.snapchat.com in Chrome or Edge and log in.
- Click the install link at the top of your feed, or click your Bitmoji and choose Create Desktop Shortcut.
- Or get Snapchat from the Microsoft Store (published by Snap Inc.).
Method 2: Official app for Mac
- Open web.snapchat.com in Safari or Chrome and log in.
- In Chrome, click your Bitmoji and choose Create Desktop Shortcut to add it to your dock.
Method 3: Snapchat on the web
- Make sure the Snapchat app on your phone is up to date and logged in.
- Go to web.snapchat.com in Chrome, Edge or Safari.
- Log in with the same account.
What about Android emulators?
For chatting, calls and Snaps, Snapchat for Web is the simpler route. An emulator only adds phone-only features such as Snap Map.
System Requirements
- Windows: Windows 10 version 16299 or higher for the Store app, or the latest Chrome or Edge
- Mac: Latest Chrome or Safari
- Web: Latest Chrome, Edge or Safari, plus the Snapchat phone app logged in to the same account
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Snapchat for Web free?
Yes. Snapchat for Web and the Microsoft Store app are free.
Does it work on Windows 7?
The Store app needs Windows 10 version 16299 or higher. The web version needs the latest Chrome, Edge or Safari.
Can I use Snapchat for Web on two computers?
No. You can be logged in on one computer at a time. Logging in on a new one logs you out of the other.
Can I see Snap Map on my computer?
No. Snap says Snap Map can only be viewed in the mobile app.
