Instagram’s Effect Builder makes new filters from AI prompts
The Verge · 9 Nov 2026

Instagram’s Effect Builder makes new filters from AI prompts

After expanding its Edits app to macOS last week, Instagram’s next move is launching this Effect Builder that generates custom filters for your Stories posts with AI. Available now for US residents who are over 18, it has a prompt box for describing your filter idea to the chatbot, with an option to attach style reference images. Then you can upload your own photos to preview the AI-generating effects, and ask for changes in follow-up prompts.


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