3 Ways to Animate Text and Photos in Instagram Stories

Instagram is all about how creatively you can share your story. Every post, reel, and even stories have to be uniquely you. To help achieve that, there are tons of in-app features that you can use to jazz up your stories anyway you like. Your videos and images are the main show, but the right kind of texts and animations can make it dazzle even more. In this article, I will be sharing with you three different ways in which you can uplift your stories and add a creative zing to them.

Make Your Insta Stories More Creative

Instagram demands perfection, so you need to be prepared. Since everyone has access to the same set of tools, it is tough to come out on top. Though with the right efforts in editing ,you can increase your followers and build your own brand. Even little things like the font you are using and the animation or effect you have added in your story can make or break your engagement. So here are my best tools to stay on top of your gram game.

Method 1: Using What is there in the App

Instagram, as an app, has a lot of editing options to make your content shine bright. If you are new to the game or just want to post random stories but make them more aesthetic and pleasant, then you can check out the in-app tools. Follow the steps below for more clarity.

1. Open the Instagram App, swipe left, and upload your image or video.

2. Simply now, tap on the Aa icon from the toolbar at the top of the screen.

3. Type in your text and then tap on the icon next to the colour wheel to animate your text.

4. You get different types of text animations to choose from.

5. You can also play with the size, font, and colour of the text.

Method 2: Adding Motions using GIFs and Stickers

The next best things to add to your story that can liven it up are GIFs, stickers, and emojis. Here is what you need to do.

1. Once you have added your image or video to the story.

2. You will have to click on the Sticker icon.

3. From there, you can search for any GIF in the search bar and then select the one you like.

4. To enlarge the GIF or sticker, all you have to do is pinch it in an outward motion.

5. You can also add images or sounds to add jazz to your stories.

Method 3: Use third-party applications

Now, to add a more professional flair to all of your stories or posts, you can use third-party applications like Canva, Inshot, or Mojo. With these applications, you can animate photos, add cool effects like zoom, pan, or bounce, and much more. You also get professional text templates and a whole bunch of them; you can add 3-D texts to your stories. Once you are done editing, you can export them and upload directly to your Insta stories.

FAQs

Q. Can I upload my travel vlogs on Instagram?

Yes, Instagram has announced that you can upload videos up to 20 minutes now. These videos will show up in your feed as regular reel videos. Now you can upload all your long-form content on Instagram as well.

Q. How to set a daily limit on Instagram usage?

To set a limit on daily usage on Instagram, simply head over to settings > Time Management > Daily Limit. You can enable the limit and choose the time from the drop-down menu.

Wrapping Up

In this article, we have covered how you can make your stories better by adding text and animations to your images and videos. We have discussed three tried and tested ways you can achieve this. There is something for everyone, from beginner to seasoned professional; you can find the method that works best for you.

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