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TechCrunch Mar 24, 2026 at 13:00 Startups

Snapchat’s new ‘AI Clips’ Lens format turns photos into five-second videos

Snapchat says both experienced and new developers can use the new "AI Clips" Lens format to turn a single prompt into a published Lens in minutes without the need for external tools.

By Aisha Malik Original source

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Snapchat’s new AI Clips Lens format lets developers create five‑second video lenses from a single prompt, enabling them to publish a Lens in minutes without external tools.

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