Snapchat is packed with features, but many users only scratch the surface. Beyond sending simple photo messages, there's a world of creative tools that can elevate your snapping game. Here are five powerful, often-overlooked Snapchat features that you should start using today.
1. Multi-Snap for Longer Stories
Ever tried to record a moment that's longer than a single snap? With Multi-Snap, you can record up to six consecutive 10-second video snaps at once. Just press and hold the record button, and keep holding it after the first segment is complete. The app will automatically string them together, allowing you to tell a longer, more seamless story without interruption.
2. Tint Brush to Change Colors
You already know how to draw on your snaps, but did you know you can selectively change the color of objects? After taking a snap, tap the Scissors icon, then tap the Brush icon. Select a color and outline the object you want to recolor. Snapchat's AI will do its best to fill in the color, creating a cool, artistic effect.
3. Use Two Filters at Once
This is a classic trick that many new users miss. After applying your first filter (like a color overlay or geofilter), hold one finger down on the screen. Then, with another finger, swipe left or right again to add a second filter. You can combine a geofilter with a color filter, or a timestamp with a color filter, to create a unique look.
4. Pin Stickers and Emojis to Moving Objects
Want to make a sticker follow an object in your video? It's easy. After recording a video, tap the Sticker icon and choose one. Then, press and hold the sticker and drag it over the object you want it to follow. Hold it there for a moment until the app processes the video. The sticker will now move, rotate, and scale along with the object it's pinned to.
5. Create Your Own Custom Stickers
Why use generic stickers when you can create your own? Tap the Scissors icon and use your finger to trace around any object in your snap. This will instantly turn that object into a custom sticker that you can save and reuse in future snaps. It's a perfect way to personalize your content with inside jokes, friends' faces, or your own creations.
By exploring these features, you can unlock a new level of creativity on Snapchat and make your content stand out from the crowd.