Snapchat recently announced a major change, users can now store only 5GB of Memories.
Most users have already exported their snaps, but what followed next was a mess: hundreds of files, random names, missing dates, and lost locations.
If you’re staring at a chaotic folder full of disorganized exports, don’t worry. You already know the problem, now let’s fix it.
Here’s how you can organize your Snapchat exported memories easily and keep your metadata intact using ExportSnaps.
When you export memories from Snapchat, the app dumps everything into folders like “exported_memories” — often with confusing filenames like VID_20250203_092133.mp4.
The worst part? You lose timestamps and location data, which means all your snaps are now just random files, stripped of the stories that made them special.
Your exported snaps should feel like your Snapchat feed, chronological, emotional, and connected. That’s exactly what we’ll help you achieve.
Before organizing, make sure your export was done properly.
/memories_media/ and /memories_history/.The JSON files inside contain your metadata — don’t delete them. They store all the date and location info you’ll need to restore later.
Here’s where things get simple.
ExportSnaps is designed to automatically restore your Snapchat exported memories with their original timestamps and location data.
It reads the JSON files, matches them with your media, and renames everything chronologically.
So instead of files like this:
SNAP_20241029_091522.jpg
VID_20241102_003244.mp4You’ll get:
2024-10-29_Beach_Day.jpg
2024-11-02_Birthday_Party.mp4With ExportSnaps, your Snapchat exported memories instantly look organized — just like your in-app timeline.
Once your metadata is restored, it’s time to give your files structure.
Try organizing your Snapchat exported memories by year, event, or people.
Example folder layout:
/Snapchat Exported Memories/
├── 2023/
│ ├── Friends/
│ ├── Trips/
│ └── Funny Moments/
├── 2024/
│ ├── Events/
│ ├── Parties/
│ └── Family/
Organize by year, theme, or person, whatever helps you relive your moments faster.
You can take it one step further by renaming files or tagging them with short captions.
Example:
2023-06-15_RoadTrip_Goa.mp42024-02-10_BirthdayDinner_Mom.jpgThis not only helps with quick searches but also keeps your emotional connection intact.
Now that everything’s clean, organized, and labeled, make sure it’s backed up properly. Use the 3-2-1 backup rule:
With ExportSnaps, your files are metadata-safe and ready for any cloud upload without losing their original sequence.
Want to relive your Snapchat journey? Use Google Photos, Apple Photos, or Canva to create a visual timeline or digital scrapbook.
Since ExportSnaps preserves your metadata, all your photos appear in exact chronological order; just like in Snapchat Memories.
That means no random mix-ups, no missing timestamps, just your story, beautifully preserved.
When Snapchat dropped the 5GB limit, most users panicked. Losing old memories wasn’t an option, but exporting them created chaos.
ExportSnaps solved that chaos. It’s the first solution built specifically for Snapchat exported memories, bringing back:
Instead of spending hours renaming or sorting, ExportSnaps does it all automatically, giving your memories back their meaning.
It’s not just software; it’s your memory restorer.
You can organize your Snapchat exported memories by restoring their metadata (date and location) using a tool like ExportSnaps. It automatically renames files chronologically and sorts them into folders so your snaps look just like your in-app Memories.
When Snapchat exports your data, it separates media from metadata stored in JSON files. If you move files without those JSONs, the date and location get lost. Tools like ExportSnaps can read and restore that data to fix your exported memories.
After organizing your Snapchat exported memories, back them up in three places — your local drive, a cloud storage service, and an external hard drive. This ensures you never lose them, even if Snapchat deletes older data due to the new 5GB limit.
Yes. If you still have the accompanying JSON files, you can use ExportSnaps to recover original metadata, including timestamps and GPS info. This restores your exported snaps in the exact order they were taken.
You can rename Snapchat exported memories manually, but it’s time-consuming. Instead, use ExportSnaps — it automatically matches media with metadata and renames each file chronologically for a perfectly organized gallery.