Unlocking Lenses
Introduction
If you see a Snapcode with a circle in the center, that means it can unlock a Lens. You can even share these Lenses with friends so they can use them, too!
Unlocking Lenses
Scan & Unlock a Lens
If you see a Snapcode with a circle in the center, scan it! It might have a special Lens inside you can use for a limited time.
To scan a Snapcode, point Snapchat's camera at the code. Snapchat will automatically look for Snapcodes and show you a notification when it finds one.
You should not have any Lens activated in order for Snapchat to look for Snapcodes.
Opening a Lens Link
Lenses can also be shared via URL.
To unlock a Lens from a Lens Link...
- Click the link!
- If you're on your mobile device, Snapchat will automatically open.
- If you're on a non-mobile device, you'll be taken to a webpage displaying the Snapcode.
Some Lenses are viewable on the web as well!
Unlock a Lens You See in a Snap
If you see a fun-looking Lens in a friend's Snap or somewhere else on Snapchat, you might be able unlock it yourself!
To unlock a Lens from a Snap…
- Swipe up on the Snap to view Context Cards
- If there’s a card with the Lens on it, tap it to try it out!
Buttons in the bottom of Snaps | On Swipe up |
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Sharing a Lens with a Friend
To share a Lens you’ve unlocked with a friend…
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Open the Lens you want to share.
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Tap the share button in the top-left the Lens button to copy the Lens link, as well as bring up the sharing panel.