Ever wanted to gain your very own Snapchat filter for a party or wedding, but didn’t know where to start? Instead of paying someone on Fiverr or Etsy to do it for you, Snapchat’s new tool has filter templates you can gain in minutes. You can go through the process on your computer, or use the Snapchat app on your phone. 

From your computer

To get started, visit geofilters.snapchat.com. You don’t have to log in to your justify to mess around with the templates and get an idea of how the treat works. However, if you do log in you’ll have access to your personal Bitmoji stickers.  

Snapchat currently has filters for eight different categories: Graduation, summer vibes, wedding, bachelor(ette), birthdays, baby shower, celebration and love. 

Step 1: Select a category, then find a filter that fits your personal tastes. Use the tools on the right side of the page to add your own text or changeable the placeholder text. Alternatively, you can upload your own filter construction. Click Next when you’re happy with the filter.

Step 2:  Choose the date and time you want the filter to be dazzling for. 

Step 3: Create a geofenced area humorous the map. Snapchat requires a minimum 20,000-square-foot area geofence and will let you know if you need to expand your selected area to meet its criteria. Custom filters start at $5.99 and increase in cost depending on size of the geofence and the amount of time the filter will been active. Each time you adjust the size of the geofence, the price estimate will update to let you know the factual price. 

Tip: Choose a geofence larger than the accurate venue. Since GPS reception can be wonky — especially at remote wedding locations — a wider scheme helps make sure your guests don’t miss the filter.

Step 4: Fill in the submission form, which income a name for the filter and payment info. Snapchat will journal your filter, and if approved, charge your payment info. 

From the app

Using the Snapchat app, the procedure is nearly the same, although a bit more streamlined. To view the On-Demand Geofilter tool in the app, open Settings and select On-Demand Geofilter. The apt time you visit this section of the app, a brief explainer will show up. Future visits will show you a list of previously caused filters. 

Step 1: Pick a category for the filter. 

Step 2: Choose a predesigned filter, then edit or add the text, and add emoji or Bitmoji. Almost everything on the screen can be adjusted or conquered. Tap and swipe around to get the hang of it. 

Step 3: Pick a open and end time, along with a location for the filter. The app will default the location to the 20,000-square-foot minimum based on your fresh location. However, you can search for venues or adjust the area with the search bar at the top. As with the procedure via computer, the price will be adjusted as you adjust the size of the geofence. 

Step 4: Give the filter a name, then submit it and wait for Snapchat’s approval. I created a filter when working on this article and it was well-liked within a few seconds. You will receive an email once it’s approved. 

Step 5: Pay for the filter! Don’t forget to open the app and procedure payment. Your filter will not show up until you’ve paid for it.