You can now use Snapchat on your computer – here’s how you can access it

Snapchat fans have never been able to officially use the hugely successful app on their computer – until now.

The social media company, which has 332 million users, has announced that Snapchat for Web allows you to log on and continue conversations online, make and receive video and voice calls, plus send text-based Snaps all via a web-browser.

Ryan Thomas, head of synchronous experiences at Snap Inc, says the move to a PC screen for Snapchat fans seemed an obvious step for the platform.

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“With over 100 million Snapchatters making calls to their friends on Snapchat every month, we knew this was a critical element to get right,” he told Mumbrella.

While users in the US, UK and Canada have to pay a monthly fee to access Snapchat on their laptops, it’s a different story for people in Australia and New Zealand.

All Australians can use the web-based function free of charge – at no additional cost.

Want to use Snapchat on your computer? Here’s how.

How to use Snapchat for Web on your computer

To use Snapchat for Web on your computer, follow these simple steps:

1. Go to web.snapchat.com in either Chrome or Edge, and then log in with your Snapchat account. At present, you cannot access Snapchat for Web on any other web browser, including Safari and Firefox.
2. Once you are logged into your account, you’ll be able to make video and voice calls and send messages from your laptop.
3. Popular features such as Chat Reactions and Chat Reply can also be used. Insiders say Lenses will roll out in the coming months.