# Using Lens App on Desktop

PRISM Lens provides essential camera enhancement features for broadcasting, such as face correction effects, virtual backgrounds, and mobile camera integration.\
Easily connect PRISM Lens with the Desktop app to create a more polished and professional broadcast screen!

Integration between the Desktop and Lens apps will continue to become even more seamless in the future.<br>

* [Download the PRISM Lens app](https://prismlive.com/en_us/lens.html)
* [Getting Started with PRISM Lens](https://guide.prismlive.com/lens/guides/getting-started-with-prism-lens)

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### 1. Launching PRISM Lens

From the sidebar of the PRISM Desktop app, select **\[PRISM Lens]** to launch the Lens app directly.

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### 2. Adding PRISM Lens as a Source

By adding Lens as a source, you can decorate your broadcast scenes with cameras enhanced by various effects.

1. Select the scene you want to edit.
2. In the **Sources** area, click the **\[+]** button and select **\[PRISM Lens]**.

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3. In the Lens source properties window, configure your desired options and complete the setup.\
   → Now you can instantly apply the face retouch, virtual background, and mobile app integration features provided by the Lens app!

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### 3. Auto-launch PRISM Lens with the Desktop App

You can set the Lens app to automatically start and close together with the Desktop app.\
Once enabled, you won’t need to launch it separately each time — making it much more convenient.

**Settings path:** Lens app settings > PRISM Live Studio integration > Launch and close Lens app with Desktop app

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[Desktop](/desktop/overview.md), [Guides](/desktop/guides.md), [Features](/desktop/guides/features.md) [Using PRISM Lens](/desktop/guides/using-prism-lens.md)


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