10 filters and 10 backgrounds to choose from
The Meta-owned messaging app is adding a fun twist to video calls with new filters and backgrounds. Now, you can change up your background or throw on a filter during your calls, making the experience more personalized and engaging.The filters aim to bring a playful vibe to your video calls, whether you want to add a pop of color or go for an artistic flair. As for the backgrounds, they let you keep your real surroundings under wraps, letting you virtually hang out in a cozy coffee shop or a stylish living room.
You can now choose from different filters and backgrounds. | Image credit – WhatsApp
- Warm
- Cool
- Black & White
- Light leak
- Dreamy
- Prism light
- Fisheye
- Vintage TV
- Frosted glass
- Duo tone
Background choices include:
- Blur
- Living Room
- Office
- Café
- Pebbles
- Foodie
- Smoosh
- Beach
- Sunset
- Celebration
- Forest
WhatsApp is also introducing Touch Up and Low Light options. These features naturally enhance your appearance and brighten your surroundings, making your video chats feel more lively.
I think it was high time for WhatsApp to introduce these effects and filters, especially the ability to change your background during calls. With this update, the app finally catches up to many of its competitors that have been offering these features for a while now.