Snap Camera enhances your video calls by adding fun face filters and backgrounds. It integrates with applications like Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Zoom, and many others to make your calls more engaging. However, there may be times when you accidentally leave a filter on during a serious meeting, potentially leading to embarrassing situations or even becoming an internet meme. Fortunately, there are ways to quickly turn off Snap Camera filters during a video call.

Create a keyboard shortcut to toggle Snap Camera filters

To swiftly turn Snap Camera filters on or off during a video call, you can set up a keyboard shortcut. This method allows you to disable the filter without leaving your video conferencing app.

Step 1: Launch the Snap Camera application on your computer. If it's minimized or running in the background, you can access it from the system tray.

Step 2: Click on the Settings gear icon located at the top-right corner of the Snap Camera window.

Step 3: In the settings screen, scroll down to the Hotkeys section. Click on the Add Hotkey button next to the Turn Lens On/Off option.

Step 4: When the hotkey field is highlighted, press the keyboard combination you want to assign for toggling the filters. For example, you can use Ctrl + Shift + F. Once you've set your preferred shortcut, click the Save button.

Now, whenever you want to quickly turn off or on the Snap Camera filter during a video call, you can use the keyboard shortcut you've set.

Turn off Snap Camera filters from the Taskbar

You can also disable Snap Camera filters directly from the Taskbar without opening the application.

Step 1: Locate the Snap Camera icon on the right side of your Taskbar. It resembles a camera lens with two concentric circles. If it's not visible, click the arrow to expand the system tray icons.

Step 2: Right-click on the Snap Camera icon. From the context menu, select Turn Off to disable the filter. Your video feed will continue without any filters in your video conferencing app, and there's no need to change the camera input device.

Remove the filter from the Snap Camera app

If you have the Snap Camera app open, you can turn off the filter directly from within the application.

Step 1: Bring the Snap Camera app to the forefront on your desktop.

Step 2: Click on the selected filter to deselect it. The active filter is highlighted with a blue outline. Once deselected, the filter will be turned off, and your video will appear without any filters in your video conferencing app.

By using these methods, you can easily turn off Snap Camera filters during your video calls without disrupting the session. Whether you prefer using a keyboard shortcut, accessing the Taskbar, or adjusting settings within the app, you have options to ensure your video feed appears exactly as you intend.