{"id":51127,"date":"2022-08-01T15:06:26","date_gmt":"2022-08-01T15:06:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=51127"},"modified":"2022-08-01T15:06:29","modified_gmt":"2022-08-01T15:06:29","slug":"how-to-change-the-background-of-your-instagram-stories","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-change-the-background-of-your-instagram-stories","title":{"rendered":"How to Change the Background of Your 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-69f61a5387aa0\" 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-69f61a5387aa0\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f61a5387aa0\" ><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-the-background-of-your-instagram-stories\/#How_to_Change_the_Background_of_Your_Instagram_Stories\" title=\"How to Change the Background of Your Instagram Stories\">How to Change the Background of Your 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-the-background-of-your-instagram-stories\/#Changing_the_background_color_of_your_Instagram_story\" title=\"Changing the background color of your Instagram story\">Changing the background color 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-the-background-of-your-instagram-stories\/#Using_the_Create_tool\" title=\"Using the Create tool\">Using the Create tool<\/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-the-background-of-your-instagram-stories\/#Using_an_image_from_your_camera_roll\" title=\"Using an image from your camera roll\">Using an image from your camera roll<\/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-the-background-of-your-instagram-stories\/#Using_a_highlighter_marker\" title=\"Using a highlighter marker\">Using a highlighter marker<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Change_the_Background_of_Your_Instagram_Stories\"><\/span>How to Change the Background of Your Instagram Stories<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/ZtT0T0d.gif\" alt=\"how to change instagram stories background\" align=\"left\" style=\"height:auto; max-height:266px; width:auto; max-width:30% margin:0px 10px;\"> <\/p>\n<p>Changing the background of your Instagram stories is a breeze once you know how to use the Create tool. In fact, you can even change the background image from your camera roll! But how do you change the background image on your Instagram stories? In this article, you&#8217;ll learn how to do it with a few simple steps! Just follow the instructions below and you&#8217;ll be on your way to changing the background of your Instagram stories.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Changing_the_background_color_of_your_Instagram_story\"><\/span>Changing the background color of your Instagram story<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Changing the background color of your Instagram story is easy. All you need is a photo or an image that you want to use as your background, and you can do this in two ways. The first is to use any color marker, like an opaque or transparent one. This will cover the entire screen, but you cannot overlay it over the photo. The second method involves using the dropper tool, which you can find in the lower left corner of your screen. Select a color from your photo, and then press &#8220;Drop&#8221; to apply it to your story.<\/p>\n<p>The next step is to select the background color that you want to use. You can choose from a variety of colors, and you can use either solid or transparent backgrounds. You can choose a color from a pre-loaded palette, or you can use a unique one from your story. Once you&#8217;ve selected your background color, you&#8217;ll need to hold your finger down for a few seconds to make it appear.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_the_Create_tool\"><\/span>Using the Create tool<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you want to change the background of your Instagram stories, you can use the Colors option, which is found in the Tools menu. It contains the color palettes for nine standard shades. You can use these to add color to your photos and videos. After choosing your color, long press the screen to select the new background. To erase the existing background, you must first delete the image. This will prevent future re-posting of your story.<\/p>\n<p>You can also use the Pen tool to change the background color of your story. First, you need to tap on the &#8216;Aa&#8217; button on the bottom of the screen. Then, tap on the &#8216;Pen Tool&#8217; icon. You will see a pop-up window with a color selection. Tap and hold on the area around the image to choose the exact color. Once you&#8217;ve chosen your color, you can apply the color to the entire background or only a small area.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_an_image_from_your_camera_roll\"><\/span>Using an image from your camera roll<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the easiest ways to make your Instagram Story stand out is to use a color other than white. The lighter color shows through more and will spark interest among followers, causing them to look at your content. This method can also be used for text and emoji overlays. But it is not as effective as using an image from your camera roll. To change the background color, you must first open the Stories screen.<\/p>\n<p>To change the background color of an Instagram story, first choose an image from your camera roll. You can also take a new one by using an image from your camera roll. You can either take a photo or video or use an image from your camera roll. Next, tap the pencil icon in the bottom right corner of the screen. Select the image that you want to use as the new background. Wait for the color to fill the whole screen.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_a_highlighter_marker\"><\/span>Using a highlighter marker<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you want to change the background of your Instagram stories without having to create a new one, here are two methods to make this process easier. The first method is using a highlighter marker. This tool will change the color of the whole screen. The other method involves using a pen. However, highlighter markers are not as versatile as pen tools. The color you select will be transparent when you apply them, so you might want to choose the color of your own choosing.<\/p>\n<p>To use a highlighter marker to change the background of Instagram stories, first open the app and then select an image that you would like to make the background of your story. After selecting the photo, tap the pen icon on the screen. You can then select a color from three different menus. In each menu, you can select a specific shade of color or the entire color spectrum. 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