Instagram: Instagram opens its Diwali box, adding fun new effects to Stories and videos! Have you seen them?

The festival of Diwali is filled with light, joy, and a plethora of colors. And to make this festival even more special, your favorite platform, Instagram, has a big surprise. Keeping the special occasion in mind, Instagram has launched several Diwali-themed effects that will make your Stories and Reels even more vibrant and fun. So, are you ready to impress your friends and family with these new effects? Let's take a closer look at these amazing features.

What's special about these Diwali effects?

Instagram has introduced a variety of effects to create a truly festive mood this Diwali. These special effects will include everything from the dazzling sparkle of firecrackers to beautiful rangoli designs. These effects will transform your ordinary photos and videos into something so captivating that viewers will be left mesmerized in just a few seconds. The company says these effects have been specifically designed for users to help them celebrate the festival more memorably. These effects are supported in the Instagram app and a dedicated editing app called "Edits." This means you can showcase your creativity across two different platforms.

Restyle Feature
Instagram's "Restyle" feature is the magic wand that allows you to add these new effects to your photos and videos. This feature allows you to select any image or video from your gallery and add a special Diwali touch to it.

For Images
If you want to give your photos a Diwali look, "Restyle" offers the following effects:

Fireworks: A beautiful display of colorful firecrackers, adding light and a festive atmosphere to your photo.

Diyas: The soft light of traditional diyas gives your photo a spiritual and warm feel.

Rangoli: Intricate and colorful rangoli designs add a touch of art and festivity to your photos.

For Videos
And if you want to add a touch of Diwali to your videos, Restyle offers these effects for videos:

Lanterns: Colorful lanterns swaying in the breeze create a magical and joyful atmosphere in your videos.

Marigold: Marigold flowers, a popular festival staple, add Indian tradition and beauty to your videos.

Rangoli: Beautiful rangoli patterns, making videos even more appealing.

How long will these effects be live?
The company has stated that these Instagram effects are available to users in India, as well as the US, Canada, Singapore, and Australia. The good news is that you can use these effects for quite some time, as they will remain live until October 29, 2025. So, you have plenty of time to decorate your Stories and Reels with these effects until next Diwali.

How to use these Diwali effects on Instagram? (Step-by-Step Guide)
Using these new effects is incredibly easy. Just follow these simple steps:

Open Instagram: First, open the Instagram app on your smartphone.

Press the '+' button: Tap the '+' button on your profile photo. This will give you the option to create a new post or story.

Open Stories: Swipe or tap on 'Stories' from the options to open it.

Choose a photo or video: Select a photo or video from your device's gallery that you want to share with Diwali effects. You can also quickly click a photo or video from the camera.

Press the 'Restyle' button: Once your photo or video appears on the screen, you'll see a button or icon labeled 'Restyle'. Tap it.

Choose the effect you want: You'll now see a list of Diwali-themed effects. Choose the effect you like and see your photo or video instantly transform.

Effect applied: That's it. The effect will be applied to your photo or video. Now you can share it on your story or send it to your friends.
How to use the 'Restyle' feature in the 'Edits' app?
If you want to edit your video more professionally, you can also use these Diwali effects in the 'Edits' app.

Open the 'Edits' app: First, open the 'Edits' app on your phone.

Tap the '+' icon: In the 'Project tab', you'll find a '+' icon; tap it.

Select a video: Now, choose the video you want to edit from the 'Reel', 'Camera', or 'Gallery' section.

Tap on the video in the timeline: After selecting the video, it will appear in the timeline. Tap on that video.

Tap the 'Diwali' header: You'll now see a 'Diwali' header at the top or elsewhere. Tap it.

Select an effect: Choose the effect you want from the list of Diwali effects.
Video ready: Once this is done, your video will be ready with the selected effect. You can save it and share it on Instagram.

These effects are also available on smartglasses!
Did you know that Meta isn't just limiting these Diwali-themed effects to Instagram? They've also launched them for Ray-Ban Meta smartglasses.