Well, you read that right! Let me show you how to create a Snapchat filter on your iPhone or iPad. But first, let’s clear the basics.
Different Snapchat filters Guidelines for creating Snapchat filters How to create a Community filter (Free) on Snapchat How to create a Personal/Business filter on Snapchat
There’re different Snapchat filters
Before we begin creating filters, let’s understand the different kinds of Snapchat filters. There are two types of filters, wiz., Regular filters, and Geofilters. Now, these regular filters also consist of lenses. However, I will focus on understanding the differences between these two filters.
1. Regular Snapchat filter
Usually, filters on Snapchat will help change the tone of your skin or change your voice, etc. These filters consist of frames and artworks that users can add to or while capturing media. However, Regular filters are further categorized into Filters and Lenses. The former consists of stickers, colorful overlays, etc. Here’s an example of a Snapchat filter: Lenses in Snapchat refer to animations that map your face and work in accordance with its movements. Basically, lenses work by implementing Augmented Reality. For example, the dog filter that was once popular implements Augmented Reality. Here’s an image of the aforementioned example of a Snapchat Lens:
2. Snapchat Geofilter
When you read the term Geofilter, you will mostly associate the prefix GEO with geographic location. And you’re right for doing so. Snapchat Geofilter is location bound. Companies and individuals can create a Geofilter to promote a product launch or event. Geofilters are further classified into Personal filters and Community filters. Anyone can create a community filter free of cost. And these filters are usually restricted to cities, landmarks, universities, etc. On the other hand, users need to pay money to create personal filters related to events like birthdays, weddings, etc. There are also Personal and Business filters, but in this article, we’ll focus on creating filters for individuals.
Guidelines for creating Snapchat filters
You can create free filters for Snapchat through the web browser. However, there are certain guidelines you need to follow. Here’s a list of all requirements,
The file should be 1080 x 2340 pixels. File size < 300 KB. The resolution of the file = 72 DPI. Upload .PNG files with a transparent background. Save the filter from the File menu using Save → Save for Web (Legacy) → select the PNG-24 preset.
How to create a Community filter (Free) on Snapchat
Once you’ve made an image that meets all the above requirements, you can proceed to create a Snapchat filter for free. The Snapchat team will now review the filter, and you will receive an email if your filter has been activated.
How to create a Personal/Business filter on Snapchat
That’s it! I hope this article helped you create Snapchat filters. If you are facing any other issues, let me know in the comments below. I’ll try my best to help you. Read more:
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