Snapchat brings its lenses to desktop with new Snap Camera app

Snapchat is, for the first time, bringing its camera outside of its mobile app.

The company just released a dedicated desktop app, called Snap Camera, which lets people use its signature augmented reality selfie lenses inside of other desktop apps. Snap is also partnering with Twitch, so streamers can use Snapchat lenses while they're streaming.

Snap Camera, which is now available for Windows and Mac, lets you access Snapchat's library of lenses, including those made by other users via Snapchat's Lens Studio software.

After you've installed Snap Camera, you can select it as the camera output for other apps, like Skype or Google Hangouts, so you can use the lenses within those apps. Snap has also partnered with Twitch on a dedicated extension within Twitch so game streamers can use the AR effects while they stream. Streamers will also be able to offer lenses to fans who subscribe to their channels. Read more...