To access the AI image generator, subscribers can click on the “AI” button on the right side of their screen. Once you click on it, you can choose from a selection of prompts, such as “a planet made out of cheese” or “a sunny day at the beach” to receive and AI-generated image. Or, you can type in your own prompt, such as “a dog sleeping on a rocket.” After you have either selected or typed in a prompt, the app will start generating your image. Once it’s ready, you have the option to edit it, download it and share it with others.

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Snapchat+ subscribers were already able to create AI images for their bitmoji backgrounds and chat wallpapers, and can now create and send AI images to their friends.

Snapchat did not share which specific model is powering the feature, but told TechCrunch in an email that the company has several deals with partners to use their foundational models.

Subscribers can now also use Dream, Snapchat’s generative AI selfie feature, with their friends. The feature lets you create fantastical images of yourself in different scenarios. With this new update, you can create an AI selfie of yourself and then select one of your friends to appear next to you. For instance, you can create an image of you and friend as mermaids, and then either send the image to them or share it on your story. Snapchat+ subscribers get one free pack of eight Dreams a month, the company says. 

In addition, subscribers are getting access to a new AI-powered extend tool. Say you took an image of your dog, but you zoomed in too close and want more of the full picture. You can click on the new extend tool to automatically receive a zoomed-out image where the background has been filled in with the help of AI.