As year-end draws near, like storekeepers, we all like to take stock. This is not just for memory's sake, but also to help us to adequately plan for the incoming year.

Snapchat has rolled out a feature that allows you to do this: to relive the best moments of 2021 as captured in your Snaps throughout the year. Meta (formerly Facebook) and Instagram both share a similar feature.

Because looking back can propel us forward, we shall in this article show you how to relive your 2021 using Snapchat's Year in Review feature, plus why you should try it out.

How to Use Snapchat's 2021 Year in Review Feature

In order to use this feature, you'll need to have the latest version of Snapchat installed, plus you'll need to have enough Snaps saved in your Memories. Snapchat will use these saved Snaps to create a montage of your 2021 memories.

  1. To begin, open the Snapchat app and tap on the Photos icon at the bottom-left of the screen. This will take you to the Memories section.
  2. Under the Snaps tab to your left, you should find a Story called "A Look Back at 2021." That's the alias for your Snapchat Year in Review.
  3. You can either tap Save to save your Year in Review to your Memories or tap the send arrow to send it to your friends. Like most Stories features, this is also only available for a short time and until year-end.
  4. If you can't find these options, you either do not have the latest version of Snapchat or lack enough Snaps to form a Year in Review montage, especially if you're new to Snapchat.

This is not the first time Snapchat is rolling out a Year in Review feature; it also did in 2020.

Related: What Does Google's New "Quick Tap to Snap" Feature Do?

Why You Should Turn Your Snaps Into Memories

A picture is worth a thousand words, perhaps much more when it's a collection of Snaps turned into Memories. Whether you save it for your personal viewing pleasure, or you share it with your friends, you should try out your Year in Review.

You can find inspiration there and draw strength from the precious memories captured in each Snap. There are also several other features that make Snapchat great for sharing moments.