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Work · April 18, 2017

Snapchat World Lenses

Paint the world around you with new 3D experiences

Snapchat World Lenses launched on April 18, 2017 with 302 votes, #64 of 3,007 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was not reachable when checked in September 2026.

In plain words

Snapchat World Lenses is an augmented reality feature that lets users paint the world around them with 3D experiences through their device camera. Part of the Snapchat messaging platform, it overlays interactive digital elements onto real-world views, allowing users to transform their surroundings with creative filters and effects. The tool is designed for anyone looking to add playful, immersive AR elements to photos and videos they capture and share.

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