Instagram has had filter functionality for years. It uses augmented reality to add special effects to the stories. While there are a good number of filters available on the app, users don’t know where they will find them. Read on to know how you can search filters on Instagram.
No matter whether you are a professional, an influencer, or a user, filters are a great way to give a creative touch to posts or stories. Apart from the trending filters anyone finds on the create a story page, users are always looking to find a different one. But finding them can be time-consuming. That’s why we are here with the ways that can help you find out the filters on the platform.
How to Manually Search Filters on Instagram
Instagram offers a wide range of filters to choose from, additionally, there’s a Browse Effects catalog, where you can easily search any filter for your story or reel. The catalog offers filters from trending sections, Aesthetics, Games, Humor, Appearance, Special Effects, and more. Here’s how you can search filters manually:
Step 1: Open the Instagram app and swipe from left to right to open the camera, or tap the + icon, then select Story.
Step 2: Swipe to the left on the circular menu until you reach the Browser Effects option.
Step 3: Click on the option to open the Effect gallery.
Step 4: Choose from popular filters on the default window or scroll through the different categories.
Step 5: You can also search for a filter by tapping on the magnifying glass icon.
How to Bookmark Effects on Instagram
No matter whether you have come across an effect while manually searching or seen a post with the effect, bookmarking an effect on Instagram is very easy.
If you have come across a post with an effect, tap on the effect name (it’s next to the audio’s name on the post), then click on the bookmark icon. If you are manually searching for effects and like one, just click on it and tap Save effect.
How to Search for Reels with the Same Effect
If you want to check out the reels made with a particular effect on Instagram, you can also do so. Just head over to the effect and tap on it. Next, choose View Effect Page from the options that appear. Once you do, you will then see all the reels with the count made using that particular effect.
How to Find Instagram Filters by Creators
Instagram also allows users to create and upload their own filters for other users to use. If you know someone who created an Instagram filter, here’s how you can bookmark it:
Step 1: Open the Instagram app and head over to the user’s profile who you know created a filter.
Step 2: Tap on the three stars above the grid to open the filters section.
Step 3: Now, you will see all the filters that the creator has made. Tap on the one you want, then tap Try It.
Step 4: Finally, tap the bookmark icon. Alternatively, click on the filter at the bottom then choose Save Effect.
Wrapping Up
So, this is how you can manually search filters on Instagram and browse effects across different categories. You can even find filters by creators and search for reel videos made with an effect.
If you have any questions related to the article, do let us know in the comments below.
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