Snapchat Geo-filter Settings

To upload your GeoFilters, Snapchat will guide you through the date, time, and place sections. Each is on the menu at the top of your screen.

Setting the Date and Time on your Snapchat Geo-filter

1. Select the date(s) when you want your filter to be shown.

2. In the box next to the calendar, choose between a one-time occasion or a repeating event. If you pick out a repeating event, indicate if you need your occasion to repeat day by day or weekly by clicking the arrow below “Repeats.”

3. Select the begin and end times for your filter’s availability. You can also edit the time zone.

4. Click “Next.”

Setting the Location on your Snapchat Geo-filter

Step 1: In the search bar, type the city or location in which you need your filter to be available.

Step 2: To personalize the region, click on “Draw Fence” beside the search bar.

Step 3: Click on the map to choose a point. Continue clicking around the map to place points and draw a fence.

Step 4: Connect the final point to the primary point to create a polygon. (Or, click on “Reset Fence” to begin over.)

Step 5: Check the information (filter dates/time availability, time zone, square footage of the place you drew on the map, and the fee for this filter based on this information).

Step 6: Click “Submit.”

Snapchat Geo-filter Checkout

1. Enter payment details.

2. Review your order summary.

3. Agree to the terms and conditions.

4. Click “Submit.”

Snapchat Geo-Filter Creation Tips

When you create a GeoFilter, you want it to be easy to use and also satisfactory to look at. It has to be capable of seamlessly overlaying a lot of photos that your target market may snap. So what should that look like?

First of all, make sure that it isn’t too crowded. Keep the design enticing, but still clear. Make sure it can stand out on a selection of other backgrounds, as designs can appear different when created versus real-life usage.

Additionally, consider having your filter also hint at the general location that they’re at—include more details than just your business name. Whether it’s the city or state that it’s in, consider what your target market would need to show their friends on Snapchat. Is the district especially known for something? Maybe include an icon or a banner that signifies that, and in the process, you’ll also be selling your business. Find that ideal balance between highlighting the place and your business.

There are other matters to worry about when it comes to your Snapchat GeoFilter that have nothing to do with design. That’s the actual location of the filter itself. You need to ensure that the parameter wherein the GeoFilter, otherwise known as the Snapchat location filter, isn’t too restricted to the physical location of your business.

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Snapchat is known for its fun, innovative, and often goofy filters that users can add to spice up their selfies and make shareable videos. Most of the filters you commonly see are made by Snapchat and are available to all users, but you could have noticed some that are specific to your region, whether it’s a city or a different public space. Such filters are commonly referred to as “Snapchat GeoFilter“.

Businesses can also have their very own filters, making Snapchat an excellent advertising tool to not only impress clients but also get them to share your business and location with their Snapchat followers. Fortunately, creating a Snapchat geo-filter is quite straightforward and not expensive. Here’s how you can create a Snapchat GeoFilter.