If you’re a creator and want to grow on the Snap app, you must know everything about Spotlight on Snapchat. This platform has turned one of the most prominent features into a monetary one. In addition, you should know that Spotlight on Snap is similar to Instagram Reels, YouTube shorts, and TikTok videos.
This guide explains Spotlight On Snapchat in detail, how to access it, and how to upload and download the same!
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What Is Snapchat Spotlight?
Snapchat Spotlight is a TikTok, and reel-like entertaining 60-second video content creators create. It offers around a million dollars for the best videos in Spotlight.
You must have a public profile and should be above the age of 18 years to use music from Snap’s library.
These videos are shown to Snap users based on four factors:
- Unique video views
- Screenshots
- Shares
- View time
As a viewer, you won’t have analytics access, and these factors won’t be visible to you. These metrics are only visible to the content creators or brands with verified profiles on Snapchat.
The higher your video’s rank on the platform, the more it will be visible to the audience. So getting viral on Spotlight is the secret to earning money from this feature.
How To Access Spotlight Snapchat?
You do not have to download a separate app or change settings to access Snap spotlight. Now, do you need a Snapchat plus account to view them? It’s available for all users for free. Here’s what you must do to access Spotlight Snaps:
- Open the Snapchat app.
- Now tap on the forward arrow-like icon to view spotlights on Snap.
- You can keep scrolling like a reel to view these bit-size videos. In addition, Snapchat allows you to save, like, comment, and share the spotlight video.
- You can also choose report snap if you feel the video is offensive.
How To Upload On Spotlight?
If you do not have a verified account on Snap, that doesn’t mean you cannot upload videos on the Snapchat spotlight. Here’s how to upload a spotlight:
1. Open the snap app and sign in to your account.
2. Now tap on the profile icon.
3. Scroll down to find Spotlight & Snap map. Next, you must tap add to the Spotlight.
4. Long press the circle icon to record your video. You can use the filters while making your video.
5. Once you have recorded the video, tap on send to the arrow in the right corner.
6. Now, send the video to Spotlight.
7. You must accept Spotlight’s terms and guidelines by tapping okay. Also, you must be a minimum of 16 years of age or have parental guidance if you’re younger.
8. Snapchat now asks you to add a topic to the video. You must add a relevant topic to your video so the platform can categorize your video. This will also help you in reaching your target audience on Snap.
9. Once you’re done writing a caption, you must tap on the send icon or the arrow icon on the right side.
If you want to check how many views you have recieved on the Spotlight on Snapchat, you need to go to your profile. Under Spotlight & Snap map you’ll see the video that you have uploaded and the number of views that you have recieved.
But that will only happen if your Snapchat video makes it to the spolight. Not all are accepted. Once you have send the snap video Snapchat will monitor it. Only if your video gets accepted you will see the ‘live’ on the spotlight and snap map.
How To Save or Download Spotlight Snaps?
If you want to save the Spotlight that you created on Snapchat on your device, here’s what you must do:
1. Open the Snap app and sign in to your profile.
2. Tap on your profile icon.
3. Now tap on the Spotlight to open it.
4. Once it open’s up, tap on the three dots at the right in the corner.
5. Finally, tap on save Snap.
You can delete your Spotlight anytime you want. Here’s everything you must know about Spotlight on Snapchat. You do not need a public profile but must be above 16 to make spotlights. Also, you must follow the guideline strictly if you do not want your Spotlight to get rejected by Snap.