This wikiHow teaches you how to use the Tilt Shift filter on Instagram to blur certain parts of a photo.
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Step 1. Open the Instagram app
This app is marked by a white camera icon on an orange and pink background. Usually, the Instagram icon is displayed on the home screen (iPhone/iPad) or application page (Android).
Enter your Instagram account username and password if prompted, then select “Log In”
Step 2. Touch the new post button
You can find this square button with a plus sign (+) at the bottom center of the Instagram window.
Step 3. Select the photo and touch the Next button
It's in the upper-right corner of the screen.
Step 4. Touch the Edit button
It's at the bottom of the screen.
Step 5. Swipe the screen to the right and select Tilt Shift
It's next to the last option in the menu/editing options.
Step 6. Select the blur effect
You can choose one of the two available options, then edit the photo to your liking.
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“Radial”: This effect blurs the corners of the photo so that the center of the photo is still clearly displayed.
- Slide your finger on the part of the photo you want to focus on.
- Pinch the screen to adjust the effect size.
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“Linear”: With this effect, you can place focus on certain parts of the photo in a linear fashion, while other parts of the photo are blurred.
- Slide your finger to select the part of the photo you want to focus on.
- Pinch the screen to adjust the effect size.
- Touch the screen and rotate your two fingers to rotate the linear focus portion.
Step 7. Select Done
It's at the bottom of the screen.
Step 8. Share your photos
Type a description into the text field (if you wish), then tap the “Share” button. Now, the effected photo will appear in your Instagram feed.
