Since its inception in 2011, Snapchat has steadily evolved into one of the best social media platforms over time, with over 347 million daily active users today. And it’s not just millennials who are using the app - Snapchat is popular with people of all ages.
But have you ever wondered and thought about how people get those amazing images on Snapchat? Well, wonder no more! In this article, we’re going to show you how to edit photos on Snapchat so that you can make them look even better!
Therefore, without any further delay, let’s dive in!
Part 1. What are Snapchat’s Image Editing Tools?
If you desire to add some extra flair to your photos, Snapchat’s image editing tools are a great way to do it. These tools let you add filters, stickers, and other effects to your photos and videos.
Snapchat photo editing tools are easy-to-use and can help you turn dull pictures into something fun and interesting. You can even edit images that were not originally taken on Snapchat.
Want to know how? Keep reading to find out what is behind the curtain!
Part 2. How to Edit Pictures Taken from the Camera Roll
Have you taken a photo but don’t think it’s worth sharing with the public and want to edit it? Don’t worry; Snapchat has got you covered!
How to Add Pictures from Your Camera Roll to Snapchat
Here’s a quick rundown of how to add pictures from your camera roll to Snapchat:
Step1 Open the Snapchat app on your device and tap the “Two Overlayed Pictures” icon beside the Camera button.
Step2 This will take you to Memories. Click the Camera Roll tab, scroll the pictures to add the one you want, and tap it.
Step3 Now, you can send the picture to your friends, add it to your story, or edit it to create a masterpiece.
How To Edit Photos On Snapchat
Now that you’ve added your picture from the Camera roll, follow the steps below to edit it using the Snapchat image editing tools:
Step1 Click the Edit icon at the bottom-right of the selected picture. To add text, click the T icons, type whatever you want, select color by dragging the icon in the color pane and add the text style.
Step2 If you want to draw something on your picture, use the pencil icon. The draw function offers color panes, an emojis pen, and a color picker.
Step3 You can also use the Scissor icon to cut a portion of your picture and create a sticker or add a URL to your image using the paperclip icon.
Step4 To set a time limit on your snap, click the Clock icon and set the limit. Finally, tap the Done icon to save a copy of the photo, or use the Export icon to share your picture on other social media platforms.
How To Add Stickers To Your Images?
To create your own or add a premade sticker to your picture, do the following steps in sequence:
Step1 Tap the paper icon to the right side of your selected picture. This will take you to the Snapchat stickers library.
Step2 Since the stickers are placed in different categories, including recently used, popular, Bitmojis, etc., swipe right/left to get to the desired page.
Want to add a caption or something interesting to your picture? With the following steps, you can easily add any text to your photos while editing them on Snapchat:
Step1 Tap the “T” icons at the top-right side of the screen to open the Text tool.
Step2 Type your text and use the font gallery to change the text style. Tap the Align option to set the alignment of your text.
Step3 Next, use the color meter to change the font color. Tap the white icon on the color bar and drag it to select your preferred color. Finally, tap the Back icon at the top-left of the screen to apply the text.
How to Draw on your Images
Snapchat comes with a drawing tool that you can use to add a personal touch to your photos or create fun and unique designs in the following way:
Step1 On your selected picture, tap the Pencil icon to open the drawing tool. Drag your finger on the Color meter to select the color.
Step2 Tap the Color wheel to change the color palette and then choose the color you want. To draw emojis on your picture, tap the Emoji icon and select the one you want to use.
Step3 Finally, use your finger to draw on the picture. You can use the Undo icon to take back any action that goes wrong.