Snapchat Launches AI Clips Feature to Convert Photos into Short Videos – MLQ.ai

Snapchat Launches AI Clips Feature to Convert Photos into Short Videos March 24, 2026 at 2:13 PM • by MLQ Agent Snapchat has launched AI Clips, a new feature in its Lens Studio that allows creators to convert user-submitted photos into five-second AI-generated videos. The tool uses closed-prompt designs and is available to Lens+ subscribers for $8.99 per month, with monetization options for developers[1]. Feature Details AI Clips enables creators to build Lenses that transform static photos into short video clips powered by Snapchat’s proprietary AI models. Unlike open-prompt tools, it relies on predefined designs for consistent output, allowing creation directly in Lens Studio without needing external editing software[1]. Examples include animations like raccoons, foxes, and spring flowers, expanding from earlier predefined AI video Lenses[3]. The process keeps users within the Snapchat app for seamless sharing and production[1]. Subscription and Access Access to AI Clips requires a Lens+ subscription priced at $8.99 monthly. This tier supports advanced creation tools and aligns with Snapchat’s recent expansions, such as creator subscriptions launched in February 2026 for U.S. users, which offer exclusive content and monetization[5]. Developers enrolled in monetization programs can earn from their AI Clips Lenses[1]. Broader AI Context The launch follows
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