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Instagram is adding a festive touch to your feed this Diwali. The company has rolled out limited-edition Diwali filters for Instagram Stories and the Edits app, letting users add a dash of sparkle to their photos and videos. The new filters are available in India and a few other countries till October 29, just in time for the festival of lights. 
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What’s New This Diwali on Instagram
Instagram has introduced six new Diwali-themed effects powered by Meta AI. You can now restyle your photos or videos with glowing jazz, colourful rangolis, or festive fireworks.
- For images, there are Fireworks, jazzand Rangoli effects.
- For videos, you get Lanterns, Marigold, and Rangoli filters.
Each one gives your visuals a warm, festive vibe, perfect for sharing Diwali greetings or lighting up your stories.
How To Use Diwali Filters on Instagram Stories
Using them is quite simple. Just follow these steps:
- Open Instagram and head to Stories (tap the “+” icon on your profile photo or just swipe left).
- Pick the photo or video you want to share.
- Tap the Restyle (paintbrush) icon on top.
- Choose any of the Diwali-themed filters from the list.
- Meta AI will automatically apply the effect for you.
- Once happy with the result, tap Done and post it to your Story.
You can also tweak the final look using short text prompts if you want to make it more personalised.
How To Add Festive Effects in the Edits App
You can also use the Edits app to restyle your videos.
- Open the app and tap + to start a new project.
- Select a video from your gallery or record one directly.
- Tap Restyle and scroll to the Diwali header.
- Choose between Lanterns, Marigold, or Rangoli effects.
- Adjust the look if needed and export your video once ready.
- Adding a Little Festivity, Powered by AI
These new Diwali filters are part of Meta’s effort to bring local, seasonal experiences to its platforms. With just one tap, you can light up your Stories or videos and share the festive spirit online. So, before the filters disappear on October 29, you can glow up your photos in the vibe of Diwali.
