6 Hidden Features on Instagram's In-App Photo Editor – CNET

James Martin/CNET When you upload photos to Instagram, the app lets you do much more with them than slapping on a filter and hitting Post. If you’re in search of a way to give your feed an aesthetic boost without having to deal with third-party apps and software, it’s worth checking out Instagram’s built-in photo editing tools. Sure, they’re nowhere near as advanced as the tools you’d find in professional photo editing software like Adobe Lightroom — but for a basic edit, they’ll get the job done.Check out these six simple ways to up your Instagram game without ever leaving the app. 1. Tap to compare filter to originalBetter or worse? Think eye tests where Doc keeps flipping lenses over your face to see if the letters are clearer or blurrier. Like that, quickly compare a filter’s effects to your original photo by tapping on the preview. Hold your finger down to see the original; release to see what the filter does to it.2. Tone down a filter effectFilters don’t have to be all or nothing affairs. If you find a filter you like but find its effect too strong, you can dial it back. With a filter selected, tap its little…
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