The Best Instagram Story Filters For Aesthetic Photos, Videos And Selfies

By Wei Yin on 08 Jun 2020

Digital Editor

An INFP who enjoys watching sappy Korean dramas in her free time. Good food and cute dogs are all she needs.

Have you always wondered where influencers find such pretty filters for their Instagram stories?

To help save you the hassle of looking them up yourself, we have compiled a list of pretty Instagram story filters you need to add to your collection for aesthetic photos, videos and selfies.

Check them out below!

#1 Glitter on White

Photo from @janmahavan via Instagram

Let your Instagram stories sparkle with this gorgeous filter. Try it here.

#2 Soft pastel tone

Photo from @juliaanderidesign via Instagram

Photo from GirlStyle SG

This retro-looking filter with the dust effect makes your photos look like they were taken using an actual film camera! It also has a date and time stamp for those who love documenting their everyday lives. Try it here.

#3 OldFilm

Photo from @msnechaeva via Instagram

Uploading a video on your Instagram story? This filter with white lines moving across the screen looks like an old film, just like its name suggests. Try it here.

#4 Kodak Portra 400

Photo from @fawkek via Instagram

Transform your photos and videos into film camera ones with this filter. Try it here.

#5 Hygge

Photo from @jovanvasiljevic via Instagram

This beautiful filter has a soft and warm vibe with a subtle dust effect, perfect for photos and videos of sunsets or a picnic day out in the bright sun! Try it here.

#6 Best Retro

Photo from @diana_luchitskaya via Instagram

Another retro filter for those who love basking in nostalgia. This one has a subtle light leak too! Try it here.

#7 CINEMA STORIES 13

Photo from @ruzaone via Instagram

You can never go wrong with a black and white filter that instantly transforms any photos or videos into art. This one also has a dust effect to add on to the mysterious vibe. Try it here.

#8 CINEMA STORIES 10

Photo from @ruzaone via Instagram

If the previous filter is not your type, try this one for an aesthetically pleasing Instagram story just like the ones a lot of influencers use. Try it here.

#9 Vintage cam

Photo from @nikapopylina via Instagram

This filter enhances the colours in your photos and reminds us of autumn foliage. Wow everyone with this filter for your travel Instagram stories. Try it here.

#10 Sparkle

Photo from @juliaroga via Instagram

A more toned down version of #1, this filter is great for selfies (or basically anything) to illuminate your surroundings beautifully. Try it here.

#11 Snow

Photo from @malinkamau via Instagram

Works best on photos or videos of sceneries and landscapes! Try it here.

#12 Breeze

Photo from @carmushka via Instagram

Use this filter in a moving car and see how your photos or videos look like they belong in a movie. Try it here.

#13 Golden hour

Photo from @msnechaeva via Instagram

This filter makes it look like the golden hour sun is shining into your room with warmth. Works well on selfies too! Try it here.

#15 True Fall

Photo from @aksinyakc via Instagram

This filter combines retro and modern at the same time, with moving black lines and an orangey tinge that reminds us of the autumn season. Try it here.

Remember to save these filters to your Instagram profile so you will be able to access them easily.