How do you use Snapchat filters?

Using Snapchat filters is a fun and easy way to enhance your photos and videos with various effects. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to use Snapchat filters:

### **1. Open Snapchat**

- **Launch the App**: Tap the Snapchat icon on your smartphone to open the app.

### **2. Access the Camera Screen**

- **Start Camera**: By default, Snapchat opens to the camera screen. If you're not on the camera screen, swipe right from the chat screen to access it.

### **3. Activate Filters**

**To use filters while taking a photo or video:**

- **Tap the Screen**: Tap anywhere on the screen to bring up the lens and filter options.
- **Select a Filter**:
  - **Swipe Through Filters**: Swipe left or right on the screen to browse through the available filters and effects.
  - **Tap on a Filter**: Select a filter by tapping on it. The filter will be applied to your camera view, allowing you to see how it looks in real-time.

**To use filters for photos and videos:**

- **Take a Photo**: Press the circular capture button to take a photo with the selected filter.
- **Record a Video**: Press and hold the capture button to record a video with the filter applied.

### **4. Explore Additional Filters**

- **Face Filters**: These filters modify your face with effects such as adding virtual makeup, changing your facial features, or placing fun animations over your face.
- **World Filters**: These filters place effects or objects in your environment, like virtual stickers or animated elements.

### **5. Access and Use Lenses**

- **Tap the Smiley Face Icon**: On the camera screen, tap the smiley face icon next to the record button. This opens the Lens Explorer where you can browse a variety of lenses.
- **Browse Lenses**: Swipe through the available lenses and tap on one to apply it to your camera view.

### **6. Apply Geofilters (Location-Based)**

- **Enable Location Services**: Make sure your location services are enabled for Snapchat.
- **Swipe Left**: After taking a photo or video, swipe left on the screen to see available Geofilters based on your location. These are often themed according to local events or landmarks.

### **7. Save and Share**

- **Save Your Snap**: After taking a photo or recording a video with a filter, you can save it to your Memories by tapping the download icon.
- **Share Your Snap**: Share your filtered snap with your friends by sending it directly through Snapchat, posting it to your Story, or saving it to your camera roll.

### **8. Explore New Filters Regularly**

- **Updates and Trends**: Snapchat frequently updates its filters and lenses, so check back often to discover new and trending effects.

Using Snapchat filters adds an extra layer of fun to your photos and videos, allowing you to express yourself in creative and engaging ways.