Snapchat’s Lens Studio 5.9 Expands Dual Camera AR and Bitmoji Animation Tools
- Apply AR effects to both front and rear cameras simultaneously, plus animate Bitmoji friends and add custom outfits.
- New tools for lyric-driven lenses, speech bubbles, world-aware depth, and Spectacles connectivity.
Snap has rolled out Lens Studio 5.9, introducing powerful updates that make it easier for creators to build expressive, dynamic AR content across platforms — including phones and Spectacles.
The update brings Dual Camera support, allowing AR effects to run on both the front and back cameras at once. This opens up new possibilities for storytelling, vlogging, and spatial design in real time.
On the visual side, creators can now build animated Bitmoji scenes with friends, generate new Bitmoji outfits, and add fun visual elements like text bubbles or even head morphs inspired by fruit and objects. Easy Lens — Snap’s simplified lens creation tool — gets a big upgrade in accessibility and expression.
A new Music Lyrics sample project helps kickstart lyric-based AR effects, while tools like World Depth Texture allow digital objects to interact more realistically with real-world surfaces.
For developers using Spectacles, new support includes Speech Recognition, improved session syncing, and local connectivity for more seamless testing and prototyping.
Behind the scenes, a redesigned asset manager and package system streamlines creation and customization while improving project organization.
🌀 Remix Reality Take:
This is Snap doubling down on spatial creativity. From expressive avatars to synchronized effects across both cameras, Lens Studio 5.9 shows that AR isn’t just visual — it’s interactive, social, and increasingly ambient.
Source: Snap Lens Studio 5.9 Release
