If you are an avid Snapchatter, you may have noticed a new (and very cool) feature in the app over the past week.  

The creators at Snapchat have combined their cartoon avatars, also known as Bitmojis, and augmented reality technology to launch 3D Bitmoji World Lenses.

The company have said they are “excited to continue expanding the ways Snapchatters have fun and experience the world through our camera.  

“For the first time, Snapchatters can watch their bitmojis come to life in 3D. Bitmoji World Lenses put a playful and quirky spin on life’s everyday moments by depicting them as humorous dramatizations – either gone swimmingly or sideways – like a mini-play in the Lens carousel that’s as fun to play with as it is to send to friends.”

Here is how to bring your Snapchat Bitmoji to life:

  • Download the latest Snapchat update and create your very own Bitmoji if you haven’t already.
  • Simply tap the rear-facing Snapchat camera screen to unlock various ‘Lenses’ in the Lens carousel.
  • Choose a lens and point the Snap camera at a surface to place your Bitmoji.
  • You can direct these animated scenes by scaling, moving or walking around the 3D experiences.
  • When you’re done playing with your 3D Bitmoji, you can send your creations directly to your friends or post them to your Story.

Take a look at this new feature in action: