Then selectFiltersfrom the Creative Tools.

Now you’re able to start designing your filter.

Next, select a design in the grid below to see a preview of what it looks like.

Screenshot of Snapchat.com, highlighting Create and Filters button

Additional editing options for the selected design element also appear on the right side.

With the text still selected, we can change the typeface, alignment, color and shadow.

Add your own text and elements:Beside the Color option are Text and Elements options.

Snapchat.com’s Upload button to send your own artwork

SelectElements> yellowUploadbutton to select a file to import and add to your filter.

When you’re happy with your filter, grab the yellowNextbutton in the bottom right.

If You selectRECURRING EVENT, you might have it recur daily or weekly.

Snapchat.com’s custom filter creation options, highlighting Fall Vibes theme and Text options

pick the yellowNextbutton when you’re done to move on to the location page.

This means that you might’t pick and choose the friends you want to be able to use the filter.

Enter the address of your location in the address field and grab the correct one from the dropdown menu.

Sccreenshot of Snapchat.com’s filter active date options, with a calendar and type of Event

A default square fence (known as yourGeofence) will appear around your address location.

it’s possible for you to select any circular point and drag them to reshape or expand your Geofence.

When you’re finished, go for the yellowCheckoutbutton in the bottom right of the screen.

Snapchat.com’s geofilter location map, highlighting search field and active geographic location of filter

Snapchat might ask you to confirm that your Geofence is properly in place.

slide in your email contact, filter details and payment information in the given fields.

At this time, Snapchat only accepts payment by credit card.

Payment screen on Snapchat.com for custom filters, including Submit button

Tap yourBitmoji or profile iconin the top right corner of the screen to access your profile.

Next, tap thegear iconin the top right to access your tweaks.

Then tapFilters & Lenses>Get Started!>Filter.

Filters & Lenses, then Filter buttons in Snapchat app

The theme design will load as a preview.

you’re free to tap theXin the top left to go back and preview other designs.

(Not all elements can be edited, such as certain image graphics.)

Filter checkbox when finished on Snapchat app

Tap on theT iconin the top right to add your own text or thesticker iconto add emojis.

When you’re happy with your filter design, tap the greencheckmarkbutton in the bottom right.

you might’t however select recurring events like you might on Snapchat.com.

Three mobile Snapchat app screens showing Continue and Purchase buttons to complete creating a Filter

Tap the greenContinuebutton when you’re done.

You’ll see a default square fence appear at your location.

Tap any circular corner to drag and drop your fence into the shape or size that you want.

Tap the greenContinuebutton when you’re done to go to checkout.

Optionally tapAdd Geostoryto create and name your Geostory event.

Note that filters are different fromlenses.