{"id":4603,"date":"2022-07-10T15:09:44","date_gmt":"2022-07-10T15:09:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=4603"},"modified":"2022-07-10T15:09:44","modified_gmt":"2022-07-10T15:09:44","slug":"how-to-change-background-on-instagram-stories","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-change-background-on-instagram-stories","title":{"rendered":"How to Change Background on Instagram Stories"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a036717380e5\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a036717380e5\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a036717380e5\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-change-background-on-instagram-stories\/#How_to_Change_Background_on_Instagram_Stories\" title=\"How to Change Background on Instagram Stories\">How to Change Background on Instagram Stories<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-change-background-on-instagram-stories\/#Customize_the_background_of_your_instagram_story\" title=\"Customize the background of your instagram story\">Customize the background of your instagram story<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-change-background-on-instagram-stories\/#Use_preset_backgrounds\" title=\"Use preset backgrounds\">Use preset backgrounds<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-change-background-on-instagram-stories\/#Add_music\" title=\"Add music\">Add music<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-change-background-on-instagram-stories\/#Use_a_GIF\" title=\"Use a GIF\">Use a GIF<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Change_Background_on_Instagram_Stories\"><\/span>How to Change Background on Instagram Stories<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/2NPUtyU.jpg\" alt=\"how to change background on instagram story\">  <\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;d like to customize the background of your Instagram story, this article will show you how. You can use preset backgrounds, add music, or even use a GIF. These are just a few ways to add a unique touch to your Instagram story. There are a few more options as well. If you&#8217;re looking for a more creative way to change the background, try using music.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Customize_the_background_of_your_instagram_story\"><\/span>Customize the background of your instagram story<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While the default Instagram story background color is already interesting and eye-catching, there are ways to make it even more so. You can upload your own image or use one of the pre-designed backgrounds. Then, you can add stickers or other content. This guide will show you three different methods to customize the background on Instagram. First, use the draw feature to color in the background with a specific color. However, this method is a bit impractical and does not give you very precise results.<\/p>\n<p>The second method is to choose a color other than white. While you can change the background on the new Instagram stories, keep in mind that not all colors match your aesthetic vision. Stick to a color scheme that is on brand with your brand to help develop a loyal following and create a signature look. For example, Brigette Muller, a content creator with 33K followers, suggests using an on-brand color scheme. This way, people will recognize your content without seeing your IG handle.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_preset_backgrounds\"><\/span>Use preset backgrounds<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Changing the background on Instagram stories is a great way to increase engagement and get more views. There are many ways to customize the background, and one of the easiest is to use a preset background. This tool allows you to cycle through the colors of the background and choose the one that best matches your photo. You can also use an animated background to change the background in your stories. To get started, click &#8220;Edit Story&#8221; and select the option to &#8220;Add a Background&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve chosen the image, you can then use it for multiple stories. You can use a different background for each story, or reuse the same background image for the same theme. An example of this would be a list of the top five movies of last year. Another example would be a list of &#8220;how-to&#8221; tips. After choosing your background, you can add it to your Instagram story and use it for your other stories as well.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Add_music\"><\/span>Add music<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When you want to change the background on your Instagram story, you might be wondering how to do it. While the social media app does not offer a dedicated tool to do this, Newsweek found a simple workaround. To change the background color on your Instagram story, first select the photo or video to use as a background, then shrink the photo or video. After that, you can use the &#8220;Draw&#8221; button to choose another color.<\/p>\n<p>Next, select the background color. This setting is not native to the Instagram story app. You can change the color of the background by selecting a different image or a solid color. You can also change the background color using your camera roll stickers, as long as they are of the same hue. After choosing a background color, you can choose a photo or video from your computer and overlay it on the story. This way, your background is fully customized and will look great.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_a_GIF\"><\/span>Use a GIF<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One way to increase your Instagram story engagement is to add a GIF. These short, animated videos are great for attracting attention and are an excellent way to promote campaigns or polls. GIFs can also be used to promote your business through user-generated content, a great way to get valuable feedback and marketing tools. While it&#8217;s possible to upload a long story on Instagram, no one is likely to stay interested. Instead, use an animated GIF to captivate your audience with a short, humorous or culturally relevant video.<\/p>\n<p>There are several apps that can help you create a GIF. You can use the Giphy app to browse through their library. You can also create albums of GIFs you like and share them directly to your Instagram story. GIFs can be resized, moved, and positioned to make them fit the story and your profile picture. There are also a few other ways to use a GIF on Instagram.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Change Background on Instagram Stories If you&#8217;d like to customize the background of your Instagram story, this article will show you how. You can use preset backgrounds, add music, or even use a GIF. These are just a few ways to add a unique touch to your Instagram story. 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