How to find and use Instagram filters

Give your photos and selfies a fresh coat of flair with Instagram filters. They use augmented reality to add special effects to your Instagram stories and posts. Many of the filters are built right into the app, but there are thousands more available from independent creators. Here’s how to find and use Instagram filters.

How to find filters on Instagram

• Open the Instagram app on your device.
• Tap the plus icon in the bottom right corner of your profile picture to make a story.
• Swipe across the bottom row to test out a variety of filters.
• To search for a specific filter, swipe to the left until you see a magnifying glass icon. Tap that to browse all sorts of other effects.
• Try some filters. Then, choose the one you prefer.
• Tap the save button to save the filter. You can find it at the bottom of the screen when opening the camera again.

If you want a specific filter in your mind, you can search for it.

• In the Browse effects tab, tap the magnifying glass.
• Enter the filter’s name.
• Select the filter.
• Tap the save button to save the filter. You can find it at the bottom of the screen when opening the camera again.

How to save filters from other users’ stories

• In another user’s story, tap the filter’s name underneath their username. This will open the option menu.
• You can either save the filter instantly, or select Try it to test it out.
• Tap the save button to save the filter. You can find it at the bottom of the screen when opening the camera again.

How to save filters from a specific creator

• Go to their profile.
• Tap on the sparkle icon above their grid to find their filters on Instagram.
• Choose the filter video.
• Tap Try It to test it out or tap the down arrow to save the filter. You can find it at the bottom of the screen when opening the camera again.

How to use Instagram filters on a new post

• When posting a new post, you can select the filter you want.
• Tap the magic wand icon at the top of the screen.
• Adjust the intensity of the filter.
• Then, tap Done.

You can also tap Edit from the bottom right to modify other aspects such as brightness, contrast, warmth, and more. When you’re done editing, click the arrow at the top right to share it with your followers.

How to use Instagram filters on a new story

When editing a new story, you can choose filters for the story by swiping to the right or left and there are 13 filters available for selection.

If you want to upload a photo to your new story, you also can add effect on the photo.

• On the story editing screen, tap the sparkle icon at the top right of the screen.
• Swipe across the bottom row to test out a variety of filters.
• Tap Done.