Change the background color
Posted: Tue Feb 18, 2025 8:34 am
When sharing content that doesn’t fit the aspect ratio of the Stories (like posts or horizontal/square photos), you’ll have some negative space. Instagram will choose a background color for you based on colors in the asset. When sharing a post, you can change it to brand colors or create more contrast by following these steps:
Add the content to your Instagram Stories using the share icon under the post.
Click on the drawing tool.
Choose the desired color from austria mobile database the color selection tool at the bottom (hold down on a color to select from a larger spectrum).
Now tap and hold on any part of the screen. Your background color will be updated.
6. Use the eraser tool to reveal parts of a photo
Add a little bit of mystique or unveil an exciting surprise for your followers by using the eraser tool to showcase the most important part of your Instagram Story.
Upload a photo from your album.
Use the drawing tool to select a color.
Hold down on the screen to cover up your photo.
Switch to the eraser tool.
Erase part of the color to reveal part of the photo.
Add text to complete the Instagram Story.
In these examples, the eraser tool reveals part of a product to create a sense of mystery around a launch and restock (photos used to illustrate this idea from brands Farm Rio and Olend):
Add the content to your Instagram Stories using the share icon under the post.
Click on the drawing tool.
Choose the desired color from austria mobile database the color selection tool at the bottom (hold down on a color to select from a larger spectrum).
Now tap and hold on any part of the screen. Your background color will be updated.
6. Use the eraser tool to reveal parts of a photo
Add a little bit of mystique or unveil an exciting surprise for your followers by using the eraser tool to showcase the most important part of your Instagram Story.
Upload a photo from your album.
Use the drawing tool to select a color.
Hold down on the screen to cover up your photo.
Switch to the eraser tool.
Erase part of the color to reveal part of the photo.
Add text to complete the Instagram Story.
In these examples, the eraser tool reveals part of a product to create a sense of mystery around a launch and restock (photos used to illustrate this idea from brands Farm Rio and Olend):