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title: "Importing and Using Formulas"
description: "In Mextures you can import formulas that others have created via a sharing code."
url: https://support.mextures.com/en/articles/14-importing-and-using-formulas
collection: "Mextures App"
updated: 2026-08-13
language: en
---

# Importing and Using Formulas

In Mextures you can import formulas that others have created via a sharing code.

In Mextures you can import formulas that others have created via a sharing code. A formula can contain layers of textures as well as photo adjustments to create a completely unique photo preset. The formula code is a 7 character alpha code. You can find hundreds of codes on Instagram under the hashtag: _#formulasharingis\_caring._

Once you have a code to import, open the Mextures app, and click on the formula manager:  
  

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Next, click the + button to enter a new formula code:  
  

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Enter the 7 characters on the next screen:  
  

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Once the formula has been loaded you can tap the image to see the before and after.  
  

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When you select "import," the formula will be saved to the Imported Formulas folder for easy access when you edit a photo!  

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