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Face-swapping app MSQRD

April 12, 2016

With the MSQRD app, users can project a funny mask onto a face by placing a live filter over videos or photos. The app lets you transform yourself into a monkey, a zombie, a superhero or even your best friend!

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App MSQRD performing Kiss-Effect
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Face-swapping app MSQRD

In early March, Masquerade -- the maker of MSQRD – surprised everyone by announcing that it had sold its popular selfie app to Facebook. MSQRD should help Facebook fight off competition from Snapchat, which also offers a face-swapping feature.