Trending Filters in 2025: Which Styles Are In, Examples and Photo Editing Tips

In 2025, photo editing is not just a visual style — it's a way to convey mood, identity, and create recognizability in your feed. One well-chosen filter can radically change how a shot is perceived. But which filter is trending right now? The MULI team has gathered the most popular photo editing styles and explains how to use them.

Julia Mudrahel
Julia Mudrahel Co-founder of MULI · Ukrainian blogger
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In 2025, photo editing is not just a visual style — it's a way to convey mood, identity, and create recognizability in your feed. One well-chosen filter can radically change how a shot is perceived. But which filter is trending right now? The MULI team has gathered the most popular photo editing styles and explains how to use them.

TOP-5 Trending Filter Styles of 2025

1. Aesthetic — visual harmony that never goes out of style

  • Style: soft tones, light shadows, natural texture
  • Best for: portraits, lifestyle, beauty, daytime content
  • Effect: Pinterest aesthetics, cleanliness, visual relaxation

The Aesthetic category is the most popular among MULI users.

2. Coffee — warm coziness and minimalism

  • Style: brown, beige, terracotta filters
  • Best for: coffee, food, flat lay, home moments
  • Effect: coziness, warm atmosphere, minimalist presentation

Coffee is the favorite category for autumn, morning, and interior content.

3. Creamy — softness and light

  • Style: creamy tones, diffused light, a touch of pastel
  • Best for: portraits, makeup, children's photos, flora
  • Effect: tenderness, lightness, femininity

Creamy is perfect for Stories and posts in a light style.

4. B&W — a classic that never ages

  • Style: monochrome, play of light and shadow, high contrast
  • Best for: portraits, art, conceptual shots
  • Effect: drama, emotion, focus on form

B&W is a powerful category for those who want minimum color and maximum meaning.

5. Mood — atmosphere through tone

  • Style: deep colors, cool tones, subdued light
  • Best for: evening photos, memories, urban scenes
  • Effect: mood, contemplation, cinematic quality

Mood — filters for autumn evenings, night stories, and heartfelt content.

How to Choose a Filter for Your Photo?

Focus not just on colors, but also on the emotion you want to convey. Here's a quick guide:

What other filters are available in MULI?

The MULI app has over 50 filters in these categories:

🤎 Aesthetic ☕ Coffee ⚡ Contrast 🌌 Grain ✨ Light 🌙 Mood 📼 Retro 🖤 B&W 🌞 Warm 🌿 Nature 📷 Vintage 🧁 Creamy 🏙 Urban

Every filter preserves photo quality, supports 4K export, and is suitable for Instagram and Pinterest.

MULI — Your Photo Editing Without Quality Loss

Create stylish photos with ease:
— Fast editing without complex settings
— Aesthetic presets for any style
— Save in maximum quality

👉 Download MULI

Julia Mudrahel
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Julia Mudrahel

Co-founder of MULI. Julia has been creating content on Instagram for years and built MULI together with her husband @yevhenii.mudrahel to give creators a simpler, more aesthetic editing experience. Ukrainian blogger and content creator — follow her at @julia.mudrahel.