One of the most common questions we get is: “Can I use Snap-style AR filters on a video I’ve already recorded?” If you’re a streamer, Streamfog handles that in real time. But if you’re editing clips after the fact — for TikTok, YouTube Shorts, Reels, or just a project timeline — you’ve been out of luck. Until now.
Meet Filterbloom — a desktop app for applying AR video filters to any recorded video file.
What Filterbloom Does
Filterbloom is a lightweight desktop app that lets you apply AR effects to video clips you’ve already shot. It runs on the same Snap-powered lens tech behind Streamfog, but instead of a live camera feed, you’re working with files on your hard drive.
Here’s what you get:
300+ AR lenses — face filters, beauty effects, color grades, overlays, and VTube avatars
Drag-and-drop workflow — toss in any video file, no import wizards or project setup
Side-by-side preview — see the original and filtered versions before you commit
Full audio preservation — exports MP4 with your original audio track intact
Runs 100% locally — nothing gets uploaded anywhere. Your footage stays on your machine.
Available for Mac and Windows.
Who It’s For
If you’ve ever searched for a Snap Camera alternative for video editing, this is it. Filterbloom is built for:
Short-form video creators making content for TikTok, YouTube Shorts, or Instagram Reels who want quick face filters or beauty effects without opening After Effects
Editors who need AR effects fast — no plugins, no compositing, no tracking keyframes by hand
Anyone who used Snap Camera and wants those same AR lenses applied to recorded footage instead of a live stream. If you’re coming from that world, our post on Snap Camera alternatives covers the live-streaming side — Filterbloom covers everything else.
How It Works
The whole process takes about 60 seconds. Three steps:
Step 1: Drop in Your Video
Open Filterbloom and drag your video file into the app. It accepts common formats — MP4, MOV, WebM — so whatever your camera or screen recorder exports will work.
Step 2: Pick a Filter
Browse through 300+ AR lenses organized by category: beauty filters, face effects, color grades, VTube avatars, overlays, and more. Click any lens to see a real-time side-by-side preview of the original footage vs. the filtered version. Scrub through the video to make sure it looks right on different frames.
Step 3: Export
Hit export. Filterbloom renders the final video as an MP4 with your chosen AR effect baked in, audio included. Drop it straight into your editor timeline or upload it directly.
That’s it. No accounts, no cloud processing, no waiting around.
Pricing
Filterbloom has a free tier with a rotating selection of filters and a small watermark. If you want access to all 300+ lenses watermark-free, Pro is $4.92/month.
Try It Out
If you’ve been looking for an easy way to add AR filters to your video clips with Filterbloom, it’s a free download — no sign-up required. Grab it for Mac or Windows and see what 300+ Snap-powered lenses can do for your edits.