Lens Explorer
Lens Explorer lets you unlock thousands of Lenses built by Snapchatters, just like you! To open Lens Explorer, tap the magnifying glass icon when the carousel is active.
You can add Lenses to your carousel for 24 hours by tapping on a Lens tile, or swiping up on a featured Snap in Community Lens Stories. See a Lens you love? Tap the heart to add it to your Favorites.
Please Note: There’s a limit to how many Lenses you can Favorite. If you reach this limit, then you’ll have to remove old Favorites to make room for new ones.
Lens Explorer is also where you'll see all your Lens Subscriptions. Tap on a Lens Creator's display name and tap 'Subscribe' to stay up to date with their latest creations.
Unlock Lenses You See in Snaps
If you see fun looking Lenses in a friend's Snap, or somewhere else on Snapchat, you might be able to unlock them for yourself.
Swipe up on the Snap to view the Context Card and try it out. Some Snaps might not have a Context Card, though.
Unlock New Lenses with Snapcodes
If you see a Snapcode with a circle in the center, scan it. These Snapcodes can unlock special Lenses that you can use for a limited time.
Learn more about Snapcodes.