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Birthday Filters for Instagram and Snapchat You Can Try

Liza Brown
Liza Brown Originally published Aug 22, 25, updated Aug 22, 25

A birthday filter can take your post from “cute” to “wow, this is a whole vibe.” Snapchat filters add balloons, sparkles, and festive energy, while Instagram stories use stickers, countdowns, and user-made effects. With the right tools, you can make your birthday content shine.

This guide explores popular Instagram and Snapchat birthday filters and shows you how to create your own standout posts. By the end, you’ll know how to add that extra spark to your birthday content with the help of Filmora.

Part 1. Snapchat Birthday Filter Effects

Snapchat birthday filters instantly turn selfies into colorful, festive, and share-worthy moments. Here are some fun options:

Happy Birthday Lens

Bright balloon-style text and floating balloons surround your selfie with cheerful energy.

happy birthday snapchat filter

Bitmoji Happy Birthday Lens

Animated avatars hold cakes and clap with pastel backgrounds and confetti, like a virtual party card.

bitmoji snapchat happy birthday filter

My Birthday Cake Lens

AR places a realistic chocolate cake with stars floating above, perfect for party snaps.

snapchat my birthday cake filter

Cake Face Filter

Turns your face into a cartoon cake layer with sprinkles, candles, and confetti—funny and lighthearted.

greetings happy birthday snapchat filter

Birthday Countdown Lens

Displays a live countdown timer with balloons and a mini Bitmoji. Great for building excitement.

my birthday countdown snapchat filter

Part 2. Birthday Filters for Instagram

Instagram has user-made filters, stickers, and templates for birthdays. Here are popular packs and templates:

  • Birthday Party Pack: Includes animals in party hats, cakes, banners, and “Happy Birthday” text styles.
  • Free Birthday Pack: Adds balloon pop transitions, confetti bursts, and text effects for lively edits.
  • Happy Birthday Pack: Neon frames, animated cake scenes, and bubble transitions for variety.
  • Birthday Celebration Pack: Classic balloons, cakes, and lower-third captions for festive sequences.
  • Birthday Sticker Pack: Quirky animals, funny balloon art, and stickers like sparklers or party crowns.

Pink and Yellow Birthday Greeting Instagram Story

Story template (1080x1920px) with a photo collage, yellow border, and “Happy Birthday” text.

photo birthday greeting template instagram story

White and Orange Paper Collage Instagram Post

4:5 Instagram post with torn paper effect and bold “Happy Birthday” graphics.

sports happy birthday instagram post

Part 3. How To Create a Birthday Story/Post in Filmora?

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Filmora provides templates for birthday wishes, party invites, and celebratory reels. Here’s how to make birthday content:

On Mobile: Create a Birthday Instagram Story

Step 1
Find a Template

Download Filmora mobile, go to Templates, search “birthday,” and preview before editing.

customizable birthday video templates
Step 2
Import Media

Select your photos or clips, then Filmora will auto-fill placeholders.

edit birthday template for instagram
Step 3
Customize

Rearrange clips, replace media, browse audio tracks, and add stickers before exporting.

replace clips on birthday video template
add birthday music to video

On Desktop: Create a Birthday Post for Instagram

Step 1
Find Templates

Open Filmora desktop, go to Templates, search “birthday,” and preview options.

customizable birthday templates
Step 2
Replace Media

Click placeholders and import your photos or videos.

replace media in the birthday template
Step 3
Edit Audio

Adjust volume, pitch, or replace with a happy birthday song.

Step 4
Add Titles

Insert birthday-themed titles and customize fonts, colors, and animations.

add birthday title effects
Step 5
Insert Stickers

Add balloons, cakes, candles, and banners to complete the celebration look.

add birthday stickers to content

Conclusion

Birthday filters on Snapchat and Instagram can make celebrations fun and memorable. Whether using ready-made lenses or designing your own, Filmora helps you polish posts with stickers, animations, music, and templates. Create vibrant, share-worthy birthday stories that your audience won’t forget.

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Liza Brown
Liza Brown Aug 22, 25
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