Instant Alert: There's one app you should be using to make your Instagram pictures look so much better — here's how it works

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   There's one app you should be using to make your Instagram pictures look so much better — here's how it works by Maya Kosoff on Oct 29, 2015, 12:44 PM Advertisement If you really want your Instagram pictures to stand out, you can't rely on the photo-editing options within its own app. Even Instagram’s preset filters feel passé. A regular 'grammer can spot Valencia a mile away, and Instagram itself seems to be realizing that “the cool teens don’t use Instagram filters anymore.” The company has rolled out new filters — and even new products, like its new one-second video option Boomerang — to entice users. Instead, teens are obsessed with a little app called VSCO Cam. The Oakland, California, based VSCO lets users use its gorgeous filters and editing options to turn their otherwise boring pictures into masterpieces. Plus, like instagram, you cal create a profile on VSCO Cam and follow other users — VSCO Cam is essentially a more artistic and curated version of Instagram. But navigating VSCO Cam’s set of editing tools can prove challenging for first-time users. The app's interface has almost no text. The idea is to give the app a global feel, so people can easily use it regardless of their language, but some of the pictograms are confusing. Scroll down to learn how to use VSCO Cam. Taylor Lorenz contributed to an earlier version of this story. SEE ALSO: I tried every major dating app — and the best one surprised me If you want to transform your boring iPhone photos into stunning works of art the key is mastering VSCOCam. The first thing you'll see when you download the app is an introduction slide. Click the box in the bottom-left corner to navigate to the app's main menu. The main menu lets you view your profile, explore other users' photos, access your library, or buy more filters. Take an in-app photo by clicking the camera icon (the small square with a circle inside it). See the rest of the story at Business Insider   Share the latest business news with your network: Email sent to:   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011