How to get Instagram-style filters on your smartphone

 There are a number of tools to help you get Instagram-style filters on your smartphone.

1. Adobe Lightroom

Adobe Lightroom is the top recommendation for getting Instagram-style filters on your smartphone. You can do this using the presets available in the app or create your own.

To create your own preset settings, simply save the adjusted settings in your existing photo. Then, when you add that setting to another photo, slider adjustments and other items will appear automatically.

To save your own Instagram filters in Lightroom on mobile, follow these steps:

1. Tap the circle icon with three dots in the upper right corner.
2. Select Create preset .
3. Name the preset setting and select the settings you want to carry over to other photos. Then, tap the check mark icon in the upper right corner.

After saving your Instagram style filter, here's how you apply it to your image:

1. Select the photo you want to add preset settings to.
2. Tap the Venn diagram icon in the lower left corner.
3. Select the Yours tab and click User Presets .
4. Select your listed filter and tap the check mark icon.

You can then export your images and share them on Instagram. Before doing so, you should learn about the size of your Instagram photos and videos. To use Lightroom on mobile, you need a paid subscription (starting at $9.99/month).

2. Canva

Canva is another tool that helps you create Instagram-style filters using a variety of in-app features, such as sliders and effects. Furthermore, you can customize your images with Canva's pre-designed filters.

Here's how to create an Instagram-style filter in the Canva smartphone app:

1. Select the + icon and choose a template for your Instagram post or Stories. This will save you time when you need to crop the image later.
2. Swipe down when the list of preset templates appears to display a blank canvas.
3. Tap the Camera icon and grant full access to your Camera Roll.
4. Select the photos you want to import.
5. Set your photo as background.
6. Go to the Effects, Filter , and Adjust tabs , then tweak everything until you're happy with the result.
7. When you're satisfied with the look of the photo, tap the icon with the down arrow to save the photo. When the list of options appears, select Save Image .

Note : When creating filters in Canva, you cannot save them as preset settings. For this reason, you should use Lightroom if you plan to edit a lot of photos.

3. VSCO

VSCO is one of the best apps to create and get Instagram-style filters on smartphones. Many people use this app for several designs and sometimes even use it as part of their blog photography workflow. The app allows you to use many preset settings and you can also adjust your images using different sliders.

When using VSCO, you can also add changes like noise, etc. Here's how to create an Instagram-style filter in the app:

1. Select or import the image you want to edit.
2. Edit the slider and add one of VSCO's filters if needed. Some features will only be available with a paid plan, but you'll find many more for free.
3. Save your photo to your smartphone by tapping the icon with the arrow pointing up.

You can also save your filters as "Recipes" in VSCO; If you have a free plan, you can save one filter for free. Here's how to save your Recipes for future use:

1. Go to the icon with a circle and a rotating arrow.
2. Select + and your Recipe will be created instantly. You can delete it later by holding the icon and selecting Delete recipe .

Marvin Fry

Update 14 August 2024