text: Q:
  
  Is it possible to create a photo filter program like Instagram using java?
  
  Is it possible to create a photo filter program like Instagram using java?  It doesnt have to be a mobile application with all the bells and whistles of geotagging, uploads, commenting and other social media functions. Im just interested in the photo filtering capabilities of Java.
  If so a code snippet or a link to the tutorial would be greatly appreciated.
  Thanks in advance guys.
  
  A:
  
  Yes, Java has built-in libraries necessary to do arbitrary image analysis and processing such as that required for effects like Instagram, etc.
  There are tons of resources on the web discussing the possibilities and technical approaches; try searching keywords such as "java image processing".  This website (Jerry's Java Image Processing Pages) has lots of ideas.
  
  