Instagram trends come and go, but the “Which are you” filters have proven to stand the test of time. You’ve probably seen these filters on your friends’ Stories where little marks appear on your forehead to help tag you as a character from all kinds of media. If you want to try but don’t know how, we are here to help.
In this guide, we’ll provide instructions on how to use and save “which one” filters on Instagram. We’ll also answer some of the most common questions about Instagram filters.
How to Use “Which Are You” Filter on Instagram?
If you’ve come across a filter you like in another user’s story, follow these steps to try the filter:
- Open the story with the filter you like.
- Tap the filter name in the upper left corner of your screen, just below the username.
- Select “Try” to open your Instagram camera. Make sure you are using the front camera.
- Tap and hold the record button. Some filters start working as soon as you tap the button.
- If a filter doesn’t work automatically, tap the frame above your head to start it.
- Release the record button to finish. Optionally edit and save, publish or delete your story.
How to Save “Which Are You” Filter on Instagram?
If you want to save a “who are you” filter to access at any time, follow the instructions below:
- Open the story containing the filter you want to save.
- Tap on the filter name located in the upper left corner of your screen.
- Tap “Save Effect” to add files to your collection.
- Exit the story and swipe right to open your camera and see the recorded effects.
- Find the filter bubble at the bottom of your screen and tap it.
- Save your story.
How to Find “Which Are You” Filters on Instagram
Stories only last for 24 hours, so the filter you saw on someone else’s account may be gone. Or you may want to explore different filters. To do this, follow these steps:
- Make sure you have the latest version of Instagram.
- Swipe right from your feed or tap your profile picture from your account page to open your camera.
- Swipe the saved filters at the bottom of your screen all the way to the left.
- Tap the search bubble.
- Tap the search icon in the upper right corner of your screen.
- Type “Which” in the search field.
- Browse the filters, choose the one you like and tap it.
- Tap “Try” in the bottom left corner of your screen to try the effect.
- Tap the save icon in the lower right corner of your screen to save the effect to your collection.
How To Find Different Filters On Instagram From The Same User?
Users often create multiple similar filters. To see all filters created by a user directly on their profile, follow these steps:
- Go to the user’s profile.
- Tap the smiley icon tab below the user’s featured stories or swipe left to switch between tabs. This will bring up the user-created filters.
- Tap the filter you like.
- Tap the “Try” button in the lower left corner to try the effect.
- Tap the save icon in the lower right corner to save the effect for later use.
How To Find Different Filters On Instagram From The Same User?
You don’t need to visit a user’s profile to see all the filters they have created. To find all filters created by a particular user via filter search, do the following:
- Swipe right from your feed or tap your profile picture from your account page to open your camera.
- Swipe the saved filters at the bottom of your screen all the way to the left.
- Tap the search bubble.
- Tap the search icon in the upper right corner of your screen.
- Type the username to see all the effects they create.
- Tap on the effect you like and select “Try” or “Save effect”.
There is another way to see all filters from the same creator via search. Follow the instruction below:
- Tap the filter you like to open the preview.
- Tap the three-dot icon in the lower right corner of your screen.
- Tap on “More @username”.
- Check out the effects.
FAQ
Now that you know how to use and search for “which one” filters on Instagram, you may want to learn more about them. Read on to learn how to delete, share and create filters and what kind of Instagram effects are available.
How do I make my own “Who are you” filter on Instagram?
One of the easiest ways to create an Instagram filter is to use Spark AR Studio. The program is available on Windows and Mac and offers a complete tutorial on creating Instagram effects. There you can choose the type of your effect, upload any image that will be randomly selected, and edit the behavior of your filter. The effect can be uploaded directly to Instagram via the Spark AR app after a review.
What other types of Instagram filters are there?
Not all filters on Instagram are games that work by randomly selecting pictures. Some change your look by putting on makeup, accessories or changing your facial structure. Others have lighting effects and different camera styles like kaleidoscope or mirror. There are also effects that simply change the hue and saturation of your image. You can browse filters by category in the Search tab.
How do I delete a saved effect on Instagram?
If you want to delete a saved effect, swipe right from your feed to a new Instagram story. Swipe the recorded effect bubbles at the bottom of your screen. Stop when you want to remove it. Tap the arrow icon next to the filter name at the bottom of your screen. Then tap the three-dot icon in the lower right corner to see more options. Select “Remove”.
You can send an effect to a friend so they can try it too. To do this, go to a new story window by swiping right from your feed. Find the effect you want to share among the effects you have saved. Tap the filter bubble, then tap the arrow icon next to the filter name. Tap “More” and select “Share effect link”. Select an application to send the link. You can only share effects saved in your collection.
Lots of Fun on Instagram
Now that you have learned how to use and save effects on Instagram, you will have a lot of fun. Share the effects you like with your friends and find out who your favorite characters are. If you’re a little more tech savvy, try creating your own filters to add to the fun experience.
What are your favorite “who are you” filters on Instagram? Do you know any other ways to create filters on Instagram? Share your experiences in the comments section below.