- Snap: A photo or a 10-second video you take using Snapchat.
- Story: A photo or a series of photos set up to last 24 hours before disappearing.
- Chat: Comments back and forth with you and other members of your community.
- Score: The number under your profile photo. Your score indicates the number of snaps you've shared and viewed.
- Lens: Special effects such as a crown or a wreath that you can add to your selfies when you take your photo.
- Memories: Published snaps saved to a special place so they live longer than the 24-hour viewing period.
- Filter: Add to snaps to commemorate an event, such as a frame of garland to adorn your picture for a holiday snap.
- Geofilter: Used for location-based events. For example, if you're attending a music festival that is taking place in only one location, you can use a geofilter set up by the festival’s organizers. It might have a date, logo, and location.
- Snapcode: Similar to a QR code, it's used to add friends with the touch of a button.