[3 Free Ways] How to Screen Record Snapchat without Them Knowing

When chatting on Snapchat, you may want to keep the adorable conversations or funny pictures. But it’s so embarrassing when taking a screenshot or recording the screen since Snapchat will send a notification to the user to protect privacy.

Fortunately, there are still ways to record the screen of computer and mobile to avoid notifications. And this post will help you easily record the Snapchat screen on iPhone, Android, and Mac without letting them know.

On iPhone/Android: How to Screen Record Snapchat without Them Knowing

Usually, whether you are in airplane mode or have a network connection, Snapchat notifies users that the content has been recorded.

Therefore, if you want to record Snapchat without them knowing, a feasible way is to use the built-in recorder. Many new iPhones and Android phones are equipped with built-in screen recorders, which can record FaceTime, pictures, videos, and chats without entering the Snapchat chat box.

Step 1. Open Snapchat.

Step 2. Scroll down on your phone screen and tap the small dot of “Screen Recording” to start the screen recording function. If you can’t find this function, please turn it on in “Settings” first.

Step 3. In the chat list of Snapchat, navigate to the chat you want to record > Press and hold the friend’s avatar, swipe right, and view the chat. During this process, please hold your finger on the screen and do not enter the chat. Otherwise, Snapchat will still detect and notify the screen recording.

Step 4. After recording, swipe left and return to the chat list > Tap the “Screen Recording” button again to end the recording and save the content in the mobile phone album.

On Mac: How to Screen Record Snapchat without Them Knowing

Except for mobiles, Snapchat has web and desktop versions designed for PC users. Some professional PC screen recorders can bypass Snapchat and record the screen without letting them know.

If you use Windows, several built-in apps like Game Bar or Snipping Tool enable chat recording with sound on Windows 11 or 10.

For Mac users, Record Go is highly recommended. It is a full-featured and intuitive screen recorder for Mac. With just one tap, Record Go can record both internal and external audio and screen on Snapchat without letting your friends know. Completely free and providing ultra-high-definition resolution, it is the best choice for recording Mac screen.

Step 1. Download and install Record Go from App Store.

Step 2. Open Record Go and select a recording mode. Record Go provides four different recording modes: Screen, Region, Webcam, and Window. To record Snapchat online, it is recommended to choose screen or window mode.

Step 3. Adjust the recording settings, such as resolution, whether to record sound, etc. > Click “REC” and return to Snapchat to start recording.

Step 4. Open Snapchat for Web and enter the chat box you want to record.

Step 5. After recording, click the solid square button to stop recording.

Note: When screen recording after opening the Snapchat webpage, the conversation will be hidden thus make sure you start recording before logging in to Snapchat.

How to Screen Record Snapchat without Them Knowing by Mirroring a Phone to a PC

The last best way to record Snapchat stories and messages without being noticed by others is to mirror your phone to your computer and use any screen recording tool to record your Mac or Windows. This method is 100% effective since Snapchat cannot detect the actions on your computer.

For iPhone users, the built-in mirroring feature can easily project the phone screen to the computer, while for Android users, this can also be achieved with the help of third-party screen mirroring tools.

Step 1. Use the native screen mirroring function or download a screen mirroring app on your phone > Start screen mirroring > Mirror your phone screen to your computer.

Step 2. Open Snapchat on your phone and go to the content you want to record.

Step 3. Use a professional third-party screen recorder (such as Record Go) on your computer to record the screen.

FAQs

Are There Any Third-Party Apps for Screen Recording Snapchat?

Yes. There are many third-party screen recording software that can record Snapchat. We recommend Record Go the most. It is a completely free and fully functional lightweight screen recording software that can get high-quality recordings in just a few clicks.

Does Snapchat Detect All Screen Recording Methods?

Of course not. For some professional screen recording software, such as Record Go, Snapchat cannot detect them. Users can easily use it to record Snapchat without them knowing.

Is It Possible to Use a Second Device to Record Snapchat?

Yes. The screen mirroring function can be used to project the Snapchat screen content onto a second device and record it on the second device. This method can perfectly prevent Snapchat from sending recording notifications to users.

What Are the Ethical Concerns of Screen Recording Snapchat without Permission?

To protect privacy, Snapchat will send recording notifications to users. Therefore, although you can record without letting them know, please do not widely distribute the recordings or use them for other commercial or illegal purposes without permission.

Conclusion

If you want to record Snapchat content without them knowing, I hope this article will help you. This article provides 3 different methods to help you quickly and secretly record on your phone and computer. It’s completely free and effective, so go and try it!