How Instagram Filters Work and How to Use Them?

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Latest Instagram filters for Stories?

We will talk to you about Instagram filters that you can use in Instagram stories.
Technically, there is only one type of filter for these stories, and they are already an unknown feature.
But then we also have the effects, which could also be considered a type of filter.
To avoid confusion and help you make the most of both concepts
we will start with a simple introduction in which we explain the differences between filters and effects
Then we will give you a step-by-step guide on how to use both.
You will see that filters are elementary, but you will need a further step with the effects.

We are going to start the article by differentiating the filters and effects of Instagram stories.
The filters are the classic ones, the simple ones, those that come directly from the simple filters of regular Instagram posts.
Instagram filters do not modify what is in the photo; they only filter it to change aspects related to their looks and colors.
Meanwhile, the effects of the Stories do modify the photos you can make your face look different
Put on a hat or make your face open or look like an alien. They are just that, effects that modify the photos.
The point is that in the effects catalog, you can also find filters.
We already told you in its day how to create Instagram effects
Filter creators can decide what modifications to make to your face when you apply a product or if you want to put a filter to change the colors.
Another difference is that, in general, you will be able to use effects from external creators, not just those from Instagram.
At the same time, native filters for stories by Instagram, and you cannot put others created by third parties.

Using filters for Instagram stories, you must take or choose a photo or video to create Stories.
You will go to the story editing screen once you take the photo or video or choose one from your gallery.
In it, slide the screen to the left or right.
The filter collection is small and rotatable, which means that when you go from the last one
You will automatically return to the first one without having to swipe in the other direction.
Choose the filter you want and publish your story.

You will need to take a few more steps using effects in Instagram stories, but the principle is the same.
First, you have to take or choose a photo or video in the process to create Stories.
Once you take the photo or video or choose one from your gallery, you will go to the story editing screen.
In it, click on the effects button at the top of the screen. It is the one with the icon of a face with two stars.
When you click on the effects icon, several will appear at the bottom of the screen
That you can alternate between to see the effect they have on your photo or video or directly on the camera before taking your photo to the stories.
Click on any of the effects, and you will see how a window opens with a series of options related to it.
In this window, click on the Explore effects option that will appear with a magnifying glass icon.
You will arrive at the Effects Gallery, where you have to click on the effect or filter you want to use.