How to Use a Filter on a FaceTime Call (2023)

By Leanne Hays Updated 01/10/2023

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The FaceTime app is the free Apple video chat app, and it's a fun way to connect with friends and family when hearing their voices just isn't enough. You can use filters on FaceTime just like you can with Instagram, Snapchat, Tik Tok, and more. There are a bunch of FaceTime filters for iPhone, including a FaceTime beauty filter, a few black and white choices, and much more. Let's get started learning how to put filters on FaceTime on your iPhone or iPad. Also, check out our updated comprehensive FaceTime guide for more cool ways to use the FaceTime app!

To Use a Filter During Your FaceTime Call:

To learn how to get effects on FaceTime, as well as all FaceTime backgrounds, filters, and animoji, follow the steps below. If you want more fun tips about how to use your FaceTime and your iPhone, be sure to sign up for our free Tip of the Day!

Open the FaceTime app on your iPhone or iPad.
Choose from the list of previous calls, choose Create Link to schedule a meeting or FaceTime with Android users, or New FaceTime and begin a new video call.

In your own face square, tap the Effects icon that looks like a little star.
Next, tap the three color dots, also known as the Filter icon.

From here, you can scroll through the various FaceTime filters and choose the one you like!

I hope you enjoy adding filters to your FaceTime calls! Next, learn how to FaceTime without Wi-Fi and get tips on how to look good on Zoom. If needed, you can also learn how to make international calls for free on your iPhone.

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Leanne Hays

Leanne Hays has over a dozen years of experience writing for online publications. As a Feature Writer for iPhone Life, she has authored hundreds of how-to, Apple news, and gear review articles, as well as a comprehensive Photos App guide. Leanne holds degrees in education and science and loves troubleshooting and repair. This combination makes her a perfect fit as manager of our Ask an Expert service, which helps iPhone Life Insiders with Apple hardware and software issues.
In off-work hours, Leanne is a mother of two, homesteader, audiobook fanatic, musician, and learning enthusiast.

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