Film cameras are cool and fun to have, but most of the time, you gotta spend extra money on them. There's buying the camera itself, ordering rolls of film, and paying a separate expense for you to get the pics scanned and processed, too. A more affordable alternative to this is you can start by getting a disposable film camera first. But if you're still saving up and aren't ready to shell out some cash just yet, that's totally cool. There are a bunch of photo editing apps and Instagram filters that can recreate the same ~vintage effect~ a film camera would. Keep reading to check out which ones you should try.
Best Instagram filters that look like film:
001 Film by camilaccontreras
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This filter has the date and time placed on the left side of your photo. You can choose from two different presets: colored or black and white.
Film Camera by bryant
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Make your photos stand out with this added light leak effect!
Film Camera by anisyab
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Give your pics a grainy effect and make it look like it's from a roll of film with this filter. It also has two different options for lighting.
Camera Film by adeviaquina
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Similar to the Film Camera filter by anisyab, this one adds a grainy effect and black frame around your photo.
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This filter will make you feel like you're actually taking a photo from a legit disposable film cam! Below is what you'll see first, before the preview of your actual photo.
Super 8mm Film Cam by selesae
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The Super 8mm Film Cam filter comes in three different frames, each with a specific aspect ratio.
Film Cam by aulumm
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Aside from the grainy effect, this filter also offers five different light leak options and one sepia-toned filter.
Film Camera by madisonkait
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If you're a fan of those filters with dates and timestamps, this one's for you!
Film Camera by inayahaha_
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With this filter, you can highlight your photo and choose from ten different colors: light brown, dark brown, beige, yellow, green, blue green, blue, indigo, white, and black.
Old Camera Film by faabmarr
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Make your photo look like it's from a strip of film with this filter. Take one shot and see it in three frames stacked on top of each other.
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