Snapchat is not deleting Memories completely, but starting in late 2025, it will begin charging users who have more than 5GB of saved Memories. Users who exceed this limit will have to pay for extra storage through new subscription plans or risk having their Memories beyond the free 5GB limit deleted after a 12-month grace period. Users with over 5GB can either purchase storage plans (100GB, 250GB with Snapchat+, or 5TB with Snapchat Platinum) or download and back up their Memories before deletion begins. The deletion of Memories beyond the free 5GB will start after users have had 12 months to either upgrade their plan or back up their data, meaning the deletion phase will effectively start by the end of 2026 if users do not take action. Snapchat will prioritize keeping older Memories safe and delete the most recent ones exceeding the storage limit first. Summary:

• Snapchat Memories staying but new storage fees apply beyond 5GB.
• Users get 12 months of temporary storage once limit exceeded.
• Without paying or backing up, Memories above 5GB may be deleted.
• Storage plans released in late 2025.
• Deletion likely starts after the 12-month grace period.

This means Snapchat is effectively "deleting" Memories only if users exceed the free storage and do not pay or back up within the grace period, with the process starting in late 2025 and deletion actions possibly beginning by late 2026.