How To Use Crying Filter On Instagram (Using This 3 Steps)

Timothy Mark
Timothy Mark - Writer & Editor
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Instagram constantly satisfies its users with its many features, including its filter feature on Instagram.

One of the most trendy features these days is the crying filter on Instagram. This crying filter is a realistic feature that imitates someone crying and adds a fun element to the video.

Because of how trendy this crying filter has become especially with Instagram reels, many people are wondering how to use it.

In this article, you will learn how to use the crying filter in your videos on Instagram. You’ll be able to do it on your mobile devices.

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What Is The Crying Filter On Instagram?

Instagram supplies its users with many filters that enhance their looks on the platform.

These filters can be used on Instagram stories, reels, and the usual posts and cannot be found on your usual camera.

The crying filter is one of these filters that has garnered attention because of how funny it is, and how realistic the feature is.

The crying filter allows you to put a sad expression over someone’s face no matter the face your friend may be making.

Usually, people use it to make their friends look like they’re crying or that they hate whatever they may be doing.

With the crying filter, you can choose to make your face look like you’re crying, and change the filters to do different things.

You can choose to make your nose run, make your skin teary, and even make your eyes water.

The crying filter has been used in many Instagram reels, Snapchat videos, and TikTok.

It has become a new trend and everyone is scrambling to learn how to use it.

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How To Get Crying Filter On Instagram

Follow these steps to get the crying filter on your Android or iPhone device.

Step 1: Open Instagram

Launch the Instagram app on your device, and on the homepage, swipe to the left and tap on the Story option at the bottom of the page to add a new story.

You could also tap on your profile picture to add a new story

Step 2: Tap On Browse Effects

After clicking on the story option, you will see some effects options.

However, to locate the Crying Filter effect, scroll to the extreme right of the effects carousel.

You’ll see an option at the extreme right that says Browse effects. Tap on it to browse all the effects Instagram offers including the crying filter.

Step 3: Search For The Crying Filter

Search for the crying filter by typing “Sad Face” in the search bar.

With the many results that appear, select the first one, Sad Face by Bianca Garutti.

That is the crying filter most popularly used by everyone. You can choose any other crying filter of your choice as well.

If you cannot seem to find the filter, go to biancagarutti’s Instagram page, click on the glitter icon, and locate the Sad Face filter there.

Step 4: Bookmark The Effect

Bookmark the crying filter to save it and add it to the effects carousel. This is for easy access whenever you want to record a reel or story using the crying filter.

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How Do I Use the Crying Filter on Instagram

Once you can locate the crying filter, you need to know how to use it. Follow these steps to use the crying filter on Instagram:

Step 1: Open Instagram

Launch the Instagram app on your device, and on the homepage, swipe to the left.

Step 2: Create A Story

At the bottom of the page, click on the Story option to add a new Instagram story.

You could also switch to reel if you are recording a video.

Step 3: Use The Crying Filter

Select the Sad face filter by Bianca Garutti by browsing through the filter effects. Now
record yourself or a friend using the Crying Filter

Conclusion

The crying filter has been growing very popular recently and more and more people have been wondering how to use it on Instagram.

The crying filter is popularly known as Sad face and was created by Bianca Garutti. You can browse the story effects or visit Bianca’s Instagram page to use it.

This article has detailed everything you need to know about the crying filter, where to find it on Instagram, and how to use it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use the crying filter on Snapchat?

Yes, the crying filter is not only available on Instagram but on Snapchat and TikTok as well. The one on Snapchat is called Crying.

What is the Instagram trending crying filter called?

The crying filter on Instagram is called Sad face.

How do you get the sad crying filter on Instagram?

To do this: Click on Add to Story > Scroll to the extreme right > Click on Browse effects > Search for Sad Face, the name of the crying filter > Bookmark the Crying filter.

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As a seasoned content writer with 4+ years of experience in consumer technology, Timothy has been a dedicated author and editor at Techvocast.com since its inception. Specializing in addressing user concerns, his articles offer effective solutions for Android, iOS, Windows, and Mac-related issues. Timothy's expertise also extends to crafting content about social media and various applications. Through his daily articles, he consistently aids users in overcoming their technology challenges.
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