Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems, non-transitory computer-readable media, and methods for generating an association between a graphic element and text for a messaging thread and providing an overlay including the graphic element based on providing a message to the messaging thread including the text. In particular, in one or more embodiments, the disclosed systems receive user selection of the text and the graphic element and provide the association between the text and the element to various client devices associated with the messaging thread. Accordingly, the disclosed systems provide instructions for each client device associated with the messaging thread to generate and provide an overlay for the messaging thread.

Abstract: Systems, methods, client devices, and non-transitory computer-readable media are disclosed for utilizing an augmented reality (AR) data channel to enable shared augmented reality video calls which facilitate the sharing of and interaction with AR elements during video calls. For example, the disclosed systems can establish a video call between client devices that include a video (and audio) data channel and an AR data channel. Moreover, in one or more embodiments, the disclosed systems enable one of the client devices to transmit AR data (e.g., AR element identifiers, AR elements, object vectors, participant identifiers) through an AR data channel to cause the other client device to render an AR element on a video captured by the other client device during a video call. Indeed, the disclosed systems can enable AR environments, AR effects, AR-based activities, and/or individual AR elements during a video call utilizing an AR data channel.