WhatsApp users to soon get camera backgrounds and effects: Here’s how they look like

WhatsApp's new image filters and video call backgrounds can be applied with a single tap.

WhatsApp's new video call backgrounds are similar to Google Meet's backgrounds. (Express Photo)

WhatsApp, the popular Meta owned messaging platform is testing a new feature that lets users apply effects to the camera. First spotted by WABetaInfo last month, the new camera effects give users more control over their photos and videos and eliminates the need to use third party applications for editing photos.

Available for, the new camera backgrounds and filters are accessible from the app’s camera user interface. To use them, open a chat on WhatsApp, tap on the camera button from the bottom bar and tap on the new “wand like” icon. Doing so will open a new screen where you will be able to choose between image filters and video backgrounds.

For images, users can choose from a range of filters like Warm, Cool, B&W, Light Leak, Dreamy, Prism light, Fisheye, Vintage TV, Frosted glass and duo tone. As for video calls, available backgrounds include Blur, Living room, Office, Cafe, Pebbles, Foodie, Smoosh, Beach, Sunset, Celebration and Forest.

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The new background effects and filters are just one tap away. (Express Photo)

In case you are wondering, the new filters and backgrounds can be combined as well as applied separately. WhatsApp also added a new “Low light mode” that can help when taking video calls in low light conditions alongside a “Touch up” mode that can remove blemishes and smoothen your skin.

The new camera effects and filters are currently available for those on WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.20.20, but Meta is expected to bring it to the stable channel in the near future.

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