Instagram Adds Face Filters and Other Creative Tools

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Instagram Adds Face Filters and Other Creative Tools

Instagram rolls out face filters – you can’t tell me you haven’t been expecting this.

Following the foot steps of its parent company Facebook, it’s no surprise this is coming to Instagram – after Messenger.

For Instagram, the initial rollout is eight face filters – which you can access using the face icon in the bottom right corner of the camera.

The filter works with front and rear camera, as well as Boomerang mode. You can record and send them through Instagram Direct or add it to your story.

More with this release, you can make videos that play in reverse with “Rewind,” a new camera format next to “Boomerang” and “Hands-Free.”

“Drop a microphone and watch it fly up into your hand. Capture a fountain in motion and share a rewind of the water floating back up.” That kind of thing, Instagram wrote.

You can also add a hashtag sticker. Just tap the sticker icon at the top right of your screen, select and customise the hashtag, then add it to your story. As with mentions, you can also add hashtags using regular text. People watching your story will be able to tap the hashtag sticker or text to visit the hashtag page and explore related posts.

Lastly, you’ll see a new eraser brush when using drawing tools. You can erase other things you’ve drawn and play around with removing color. After you’ve taken a photo or video, select a drawing tool and tap and hold to fill the entire screen with colour. Then, using the eraser brush, you can creatively reveal parts of your photo or video underneath.