Snapchat just launched a super easy way to jazz up your photos - here's how to do it

OK, that sounds like a minor feature update, primarily of interest to people who like to geek out on photo editing. But it's actually an important update that's already starting to change what you see in Snapchat: Using the new tint brush, you can turn your friends into colorful aliens, and gray skies purple.

You can also use the tool on photos saved in your memories, so your old pictures can get a fun update.

The tool is super user friendly and requires no artistic skill at all. Here's a step by step guide to using the tint brush: