The festival of Diwali is all about lights, joy, and vibrant colors — and this year, Instagram is adding even more sparkle to your celebrations. To mark the festive season, Instagram has introduced new Diwali-themed visual effects for Stories and Reels, designed to make your posts shine brighter than ever. Ready to impress your friends and family with these creative effects? Let’s explore what’s new.
Instagram has gone all out to bring the festive spirit to your feed. The platform has rolled out a collection of Diwali-inspired filters and effects, featuring everything from dazzling fireworks to intricate rangoli designs.
These effects are designed to transform your regular photos and videos into festive masterpieces within seconds. According to Instagram, the goal is to help users celebrate the festival in a more joyful, creative, and memorable way.
The Diwali effects are available not only on the Instagram app but also on the company’s special editing app called ‘Edits’, allowing users to explore their creativity across two different platforms.
At the heart of this festive update is Instagram’s ‘Restyle’ feature — the tool that lets you apply Diwali effects to your photos and videos with ease.
You can choose from the following effects in the ‘Restyle’ section:
Fireworks: Adds a colorful burst of lights and celebrations to your pictures.
Diyas: Gives your photo a warm, spiritual glow with the light of traditional lamps.
Rangoli: Fills your image with intricate, colorful rangoli patterns to enhance the festive mood.
Video creators can enjoy these exclusive Diwali effects in ‘Restyle’:
Lanterns: Floating, colorful lanterns that create a magical atmosphere.
Marigold: Infuses your videos with the traditional beauty of bright marigold flowers.
Rangoli: Adds dynamic rangoli designs to your video clips for an extra festive touch.
Instagram has announced that these Diwali effects will be available for users in India, the US, Canada, Singapore, and Australia.
The best part? You can enjoy these features until October 29, 2025, giving you plenty of time to celebrate and decorate your posts even after this Diwali.
Open Instagram: Launch the Instagram app on your smartphone.
Tap the ‘+’ Button: Click the plus icon on your profile picture to create a new post or story.
Go to Stories: Swipe or tap to open the ‘Stories’ option.
Select a Photo/Video: Choose media from your gallery or record a new one.
Tap ‘Restyle’: When your photo or video appears, look for the ‘Restyle’ button and tap it.
Choose an Effect: Browse the Diwali-themed effects and pick your favorite.
Share Your Creation: Once applied, share your festive story or send it to friends.
If you want a more professional touch for your videos, you can use the ‘Edits’ app to apply these effects.
Open the ‘Edits’ app on your device.
Tap the ‘+’ icon under the Project tab.
Choose a video from Reel, Camera, or Gallery.
Tap the video in the timeline.
Look for the ‘Diwali’ header and tap it.
Select your preferred Diwali effect.
Save and share your edited video on Instagram.
Meta has extended the Diwali magic beyond phones — the company has also launched these effects for Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses.
This means users can bring Diwali to life in their everyday surroundings, combining technology and festivity in a creative, immersive way. It’s a brilliant step that blends innovation with celebration.