How to Save Telegram Self-Destructing Photos

By now, as an active Telegram user, you must have known about self-destructing messages and how they work. If you have no idea what they are, the self-destructing message feature on Telegram allows users to send images, videos, and texts to other users that disappear automatically after the set time has elapsed.

Self-destructing messages enhance privacy on Telegram chats and for that reason, users cannot screenshot or even share them. However, you might find the need to want to save some of the Telegram self-destructing photos. Although there is no in-built way to save self-destructing photos on Telegram, there are workarounds that allow you to save them. A previous related article highlights how to send self-destructing messages on various social platforms including Telegram. This piece highlights how you can save Telegram self-destructing photos.

Using a Screen Mirroring App

Several third-party screen-mirroring apps can be downloaded and installed on most Android devices. With a screen mirroring app, you can mirror your Android screen to a PC and get a screenshot of the image on Telegram from the PC.

Using a Screen Recording App

Screen recording apps are commonly used on Android devices to record screen activities. With a screen recording app, you can record your screen as you access the self-destructing photo from Telegram. You can then later use the recorded video to capture your desired photo.

Using Another Device’s Camera

A very simple way to capture a self-destructing image on Telegram is to use another device’s camera to capture the image. You will need to focus on the device with the image you want to capture to get a clear image.

Using Telegram Web

When using Telegram web, all restrictions that might affect the mobile app such as self-destructing messages seem to be deactivated. By using Telegram Web, you can proceed to take a screenshot of the self-destructing image after opening it.