[Snapchat]The web version is finally here! Offer benefits and more | Apple Geek Lab

Sapchat is a photo and video sharing SNS that has rapidly increased its users, especially those from Generation Z, due to Disney’s treatment. Although it is a smartphone app, the web version has generally been released recently. In this article, I will introduce the web version of Sapchat. We’ll also show you how to use Snapchat on your computer.

Advantages/disadvantages of Snapchat for the web

Snapchat was released as a smartphone app, but the web version of Snapchat was launched. It is opened and used from Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge browsers, and there is no need to download or install the application.

The web version is still in development and doesn’t have quite the same functionality as the smartphone app, but it’s convenient because you can use Snapchat without unlocking your smartphone when using a computer.

Below, we will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the web version of Snapchat.

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Here are some of the benefits of using Snapchat for the web:

• If it is a web version, then Snapchat can be used on both Windows and Mac computers
• You can also browse Snapchat’s news on the web version
• You can also send Snapchat DMs on the web version
• You can also create AR lenses on the web version

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Disadvantages of using Snapchat for the web include:

• Viewing snapshots is not possible in the web version
• SnapMap is not available in the web version

Can I use it outside of the web version? Two ways to use Snapchat on PC

Is Snapchat for the web the only way to enjoy Snapchat on PC? In fact, there is an arguably tricky way to use a smartphone app on a PC.

Below, I will explain how to use the mirroring app and how to use the emulator.

How to use On a PC Use the mirroring app[MirrorTo]

The first is to use a mirroring app. A mirroring application is a technology that projects the screen of a smartphone connected to a computer onto the screen of a connected computer. In addition to simply viewing the screen, it is also possible to enter messages etc. into the app on a smartphone using a computer’s keyboard and mouse.

In other words, by connecting your smartphone and your computer and mirroring Snapchat on your computer using the mirroring app, you will be able to run Snapchat on your smartphone on your computer.

Many mirroring programs have been announced, but MirrorTo is an analog program that allows you to connect your Android smartphone to your computer.

When using mirroring software, there are two ways to connect a smartphone and a computer: a wired connection using a wired USB cable and a wireless connection using Wi-Fi.

How to use on PC (2) Use the emulator

Here’s how to use the emulator.

Snapchat and other smartphone apps cannot be installed or run on a computer. This is because a smartphone app is a software that runs on a device called a smartphone and the operating system for smartphones such as iOS and Android.

With an emulator, you can create an environment on your computer as if you had a smartphone device with a smartphone operating system installed such as iOS or Android.

So, you can download and install smartphone apps on the emulator, and you can run smartphone apps on your computer.

Here are some recommended emulators.

①NoxPlayer emulator is recommended

It is a popular free emulator software for users who want to enjoy Android smartphone games on PC. Compatible with both Windows and Mac. You can also use the keyboard and mouse to operate the smartphone app. It is possible to enjoy most of the apps and games in the Google Play Store.

Recommended emulator ② LD Player

It is a popular free emulator software for users who want to enjoy Android smartphone games on PC like Windows 10. Equipped with screenshot capture function and video recording function, you can save the trouble of importing smartphone screen to PC. Useful for game distribution.

③BlueStacks emulator is recommended

It is a popular free emulator software for users who want to enjoy Android smartphone games on PC. Compatible with both Windows and Mac computers. You can also use the keyboard and mouse to operate the smartphone app. Log in to the Google Play Store with your Google account, download the app, install it and play.

How to download[Snapchat]On your ~Windows 10~ PC

To install Snapchat on your Windows 10 PC, you need to install the emulator and access the Google Play Store as shown above.

If you are using the web version of Snapchat, you do not need to install it on your computer. Also, you don’t need to install Snapchat with Milly Ring, but you do need to install the mirroring software.

[Snapchat]6 features of the app version

Here are the main features of Snapchat.

“Chat” with users you’ve befriended

With Snapchat, you can enjoy chatting with registered friends in the same way as with other SNS like LINE. Chat allows you to exchange text messages and snaps.

You can also create group chats and video chats for up to 15 people.

In chat, snaps disappear after 1 to 10 seconds depending on settings, and messages disappear after being viewed or 24 hours after being viewed.

“Stories” where posts disappear within 24 hours

Snapchat has a feature called Stories, which is similar to Instagram Stories. Like Stories, you can post snaps and share them to registered friends. Your post will not be saved and will be automatically deleted.

In Stories, posts disappear after 24 hours.

Snap Map to share location information with friends

Snapchat has a feature called SnapMap that allows location sharing. A map will appear on your Snapchat screen, and you will see a Snap icon posted on the map. You can view posted photos and videos by clicking on the icon.

“Spotlight” short video function

Snapchat has a Spotlight feature that recommends short vertical videos up to 60 seconds long.

It is a function dedicated to short videos such as Instagram reels and TikToki, and it is also possible to add hashtags.

The “lens” that can distinguish the photographed image

The biggest selling point of Snapchat is Lens. The lens is an impact function that uses AR technology. When creating snapshots from the photos you’ve taken, you’ll manipulate effects such as 3D effects, objects, characters, and various transformations.

The Face lens lets you add effects to the people and animals you’re photographing, and the World lens lets you apply 3D effects to the background and the entire photo.

Filters for editing photos and videos

Snapchat provides frames and illustrations that you can add to your snaps, called filters. You can create your own snapshot by applying it to the photos you have taken. It is also possible to create user native filters.

How to link Zoom and Snapchat

On Zoom, you can enable the camera and show your video to the audience. When you don’t want to expose your real face or the living room, it’s convenient to be able to view a photo that’s been processed with a Snapchat filter.

Below, we’ll explain how to connect a processing app called SnapCamera to Zoom.

Snapchat filter (Snap Camera) can be linked to web conferencing

Zoom allows you to select the camera as your video source. Then, if SnapCamera is installed and running, SnapCamera can be selected as the camera.

So, if you select an effect with SnapCamera and set up a processed video, you can view that video with Zoom.

Intertwined steps

Here is an overview of the interlocking steps:

Launch SnapCamera → Select Effect → Launch Zoom → Select Zoom Settings → Select Video → Select Camera → Select SnapCamera

summary

So far, we’ve talked about Snapchat for the web. The web version of Snapchat is still more limited than the smartphone app, but it is more convenient to enjoy Snapchat using the large screen and keyboard mouse of a computer such as Windows 10/11 or Mac.

For those who want to enjoy Snapchat on PC without limitation, we also introduce how to use the mirroring software and how to use the emulator, so please refer to it.