What to know

  • Instagram introduces new text tools for Reels and Stories, such as text effects and animations and new fonts.
  • Users can now also add text and stickers to photos and carousels.
  • Carousel limit increased to 20 photos and videos in a single post.

Instagram is rolling out a fresh batch of creative tools, giving users more ways to express themselves through text in Reels and Stories. The popular social media platform is serving up an assortment of new fonts, text animations, and effects to make content pop.

The update brings a simplified text tool interface for Reels and Stories, allowing users to easily experiment with different text styles. With just a tap, creators can now access an array of new fonts and animations, helping them find their unique voice and style.

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But the text party doesn’t stop there. Instagram is also bringing the text tool to photos and carousels, letting users add captions and descriptions directly onto their images. This feature opens up new possibilities for storytelling and engagement.

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Stickers are getting a makeover too. Users can now layer additional images onto their photos and carousels using sticker shapes. This nifty feature adds depth and creativity to posts, allowing for more dynamic and eye-catching content.

In a move that will delight serial posters, Instagram has expanded the carousel limit. Users can now include up to 20 photos and videos in a single carousel post.

Whether you’re a seasoned influencer or just starting to explore your artistic side, Instagram’s latest update offers exciting possibilities to elevate your social media game.

The update is rolling out globally, so keep an eye out for these new tools in your Instagram app.