How to Use Two Snapchat Filters at Once

So much of what makes social media fun and exciting has to do with sharing photos and funny comments. And Snapchat makes it even more entertaining and eclectic with the sheer number of filters and lenses. You can even create your own and submit for approval, which is an incredibly cool thing to do if you’re celebrating a special occasion, for example.

But for everyday life, you also want to make the most out of Snapchat filters. Sometimes this means using two filters at the same time. That opens up a whole new world of combination and possibilities.

How to Use Filters

Snapchat launched almost a year after Instagram, but it took the throne as the go-to photo exchange app. The instantaneous photo sharing with short captions is the winning combination for the millions of younger people who love using Snapchat.

It has a lot of Face, as well as Photo and Geo filters. So, how do you go about applying these filters, and how would you add more than one at a time?

For example, if you want to use a photo filter on your Snapchat photo and add a Geofilter to it, this is what you need to do:

1. Launch the Snapchat app and snap a photo or take a video. You can also use a photo or a video you already have on your phone.
2. Next, you should swipe left or right and choose the filter you like.
3. Now, this is the most important part. After you’ve selected the first filter for your photo or video, press anywhere on the photo with one finger and use another finger to swipe left or right again. Don’t lift the first finger from the screen while you do that.
4. You will see that you were able to add a second filter without losing the first one you applied.

This trick requires that you position your fingers in a way that you won’t lose the grip of your phone. You may succeed the first time, but if you need a few tries, it’s not a big deal. Pretty soon, you’ll become an expert.

What Is Geofilter?

Apart from changing photo filters on your Snapchat photo or video, you can add things like speed, temperature, time, or Geofilters. You might notice that when it comes to accessing Geofilters, some rules apply. They are a special type of overlay for your Snaps, and you can only access them in selected locations. They usually have exciting and cool designs, and they make your Snaps more fun.

As their name implies, they change depending on where you are. Geofilters you might see in San Francisco are different from those you might have available in New York. These are a popular choice for companies and businesses when they’re organizing an event or a conference. But they are also huge for sports events and other types of festivities.

How to Add Text to a Snap?

Sometimes you want to add a personal message to your snap before you send it to your friend or post it to your Stories. So how do you do that? Just tap the letter “T” you see on the preview screen. From there, you can change the text style to your liking, and you can resize it to better fit your message.

You can bold the letters, underline them, italicize, and change the color. You can also mention your friends on the Snap by using “@” and adding their username after it. You can also forgo all the formatting and just click on the little pencil on the preview screen and use your finger to write or make a doodle. Don’t worry, if you want to erase it and do it over again, you can, as many times as you like.

What About the Lenses?

What distinguishes Snapchat from the rest of the social media apps that also have filters, Stories, and captions, are the lenses. They turn your face into something entirely different. With a few taps, you can become a puppy or a baby.

It’s funny seeing yourself and your friends that way. You also get to enjoy Snappables, which are a particular type of lenses. They let you create and compete with your friends.

Also, one of Snapchat’s most popular features is Lens Challenges. You get to create and send snaps with differently themed Lenses. Dancing and lip-syncing to popular songs are some of the most popular types of challenges.

And for the exceptionally creative folks who enjoy Snapchatting quite a bit, you can also create your custom Lenses and Filters. You can get Lens Studio and customize and personalize your Snapchat experience as much as your heart desires.

Snapchat for the Maximum Fun

If one filter is not enough, go ahead and add another one. Don’t forget to add a hint to an inside joke you have with the friend you mentioned on the Snap too.

Snapchat is there for your creativity to shine. But it’s also there for young people, and those not so young, to be silly and let go a bit. Geofilters are fun and are an excellent tool for businesses to encourage their employees to connect and share.

What do you think about Snapchat filters, and how many do you need per Snap? How do you feel about Snapchat Lenses? Let us know what you think in the comments section below.