In this article, we'll explain how to search for filters on Instagram using the iOS and Android mobile app.

Instagram filters use augmented reality to add special effects to your Instagram Stories and posts. There are several filters built into the app, but many more are available. Here’s how to search for Instagram filters:

Open the camera in the Instagram app and swipe left through the icons at the bottom until you get to the far right. Tap the magnifying glass (called Browse Effects).

Tap on any of the filters you see or swipe through the categories to find other filters. To search for an Instagram filter by name, tap the little magnifying glass.