10 Christmas Instagram Filters We Tried and Loved

With the holidays just around the corner, you might be looking for a fun way to show off your spirit to friends and family across social media.

While scrolling through Instagram stories for holiday ideas, you might notice a number of fun and festive filters.

Taking advantage of augmented reality (AR) filters is an amusing way to make the most of the holidays. These are 10 Christmas filters on Instagram that we tried and loved.

Christmas hat by dianarodd

Start off simple with this charming Christmas hat filter. Not only will this filter show you donning a Santa hat, but dreamy snowflakes will flutter down around you.

Hit record and shake your head to show off how the pom-pom realistically follows your head movements.

Or try out this Christmas Hat Filter in YouCam Perfect! With only one selfie, you can create all kinds of jolly looks with a Christmas hat.

🎅🏻 How to find it: Download YouCam Perfect and find the feature called "AI Studio". Tap on the Holiday looks you like, and generate styles with your selfies

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Carol Singing by erkmario

Instagram’s Carol Singing filter transforms you into a five-person squad of Christmas carolers, complete with ugly sweaters and varying hairstyles.

Mouth the words to your favorite Christmas tune and sync the music up for some humorous effects.

Fun Christmas Game by madrasmindworks

Try this Christmas game and see if you can outscore your Instagram followers. This filter lets you control Santa as he jumps higher and higher up icy platforms by tilting your head.

Rack up points the higher you get, but be careful not to slip!

Elf Dance by rkrd

For something a bit wacky, try out the Elf Dance filter. Get your face put on a funny elf body with candy cane limbs. While your elf avatar dances around, you can make faces or sing along to lyrics and then sync up the music later.

This filter will get a chuckle from friends and family checking your story.

Christmas Lights by dianarodd

This fun filter has two strings of twinkling Christmas lights across the top and snowflakes that flutter down over the screen.

We like this filter's unique look, as it comes with three candy cane hearts that bounce just over your forehead. You'll also find you've got smoother skin and an enhanced look!

Or...you can also add Christmas lights to your photo using some animated stickers.

🎄 Read More: Best Christmas Photo App to Add Christmas Effects to Photos

Christmas Makeup by mind_nichakan

This Christmas Makeup filter lets you control the amount of glitter on your face. Tap the screen up to three times and watch the glitter cover more and more of your face.

There are two cute Christmas trees on your cheeks and a fun green ribbon on the bridge of your nose. Don't forget to play with the slider on the side to adjust your face shape!

Christmas Mood by shivanii_deshpande

There is no shortage of choices regarding reindeer antlers on Instagram. For a cute version, try out this one.

This filter not only has baby antlers and ears but also rosy cheeks and long lashes.

Gingerbread Me by iamcraiglewis2

Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a gingerbread person? This filter transforms you into an adorable gingerbread cookie floating in front of a snowy night background.

Watch the cookie's eyes, eyebrows, and mouth mimic yours, and control its body position by moving your head!

Grinch by omg_arfilters

If you’re not in the Christmas spirit and want everyone to know it, or just want to make an amusing Instagram story, make yourself into the Grinch. Control the amount of snow falling down over the screen or turn it off completely.

Alternatively, you can try a super realistic Grinch face filter with YouCam Perfect's AI Replace tool.

Cute elf by _danilosaulo

Magically change yourself into a cute elf with this filter! Suddenly, you'll have mesmerizing eyes, a small Santa cap, makeup, and pointed ears.

You'll see both large and small snowflakes hovering over the screen. Switch up the overall color theme by choosing between five hues.

And if you don't like the pointy ears, you can make them disappear with the slider!

If you're feeling creative and want to make a video of dancing elves with your face, try the YouCam Video app!

Try Out Other Christmas Filters With YouCam Perfect

While Instagram offers various Christmas filters, you should also try out YouCam Perfect. With state-of-the-art AI capabilities, YouCam Perfect’s Artistic Avatar feature lets you transform yourself into unique AI avatars.

You can also use the AI Studio tool to generate holiday-themed styles that look great on social media or even as Christmas cards.

Here’s what you need to do:

• Step 1 - Download the YouCam Perfect app: Depending on your device, head to the Google Play Store or the App Store and download YouCam Perfect. Once you have it, create a new account or log into an existing account.
• Step 2 - Upload or take a photo or video: Choose from existing media or use the YouCam Perfect app to generate a new image or video on the spot.
• Step 3 - Use AI Studio or Artistic Avatar: Play around with all the different styles, filters, and fun options to come up with the best holiday photo or video.

• Step 4 - Enhance the result with other photo editing tools: YouCam Perfect offers additional photo editing options that you can use, including beauty tools, animated Christmas effects, and text overlays.
• Step 5 - Save and share: Once you’re happy with everything, save your photo or video to your camera roll and share it on your social media channels.

Create Better Christmas Pictures With YouCam Perfect

YouCam Perfect offers various filters for a fun Christmas effect. Capture the Christmas spirit by turning your photos into entertaining holiday experiences with avatars or animated Christmas gifs.

And don't forget to use Artistic Avatar and AI Studio styles to get creative and cheerful results for the holiday season.

Download YouCam Perfect today and let the holiday photo fun begin.

Christmas Instagram Filters FAQ