Meta-owned Instagram will now allow you to add text to your photos directly from the post editor, meaning there will be no need for a separate app to add text anymore.
The app will also let you add layer images through stickers, to your photos and carousels.
“You can now add text – including our newest fonts – and layer images via stickers, to your photos and carousels. This gives you the creative flexibility to make your content stand out and explore new, more entertaining, storytelling with photos and carousels,” Instagram said in a blogpost.
To use the new text tool, users will need to simply tap on the text button after they’ve selected a photo from your gallery. They can layer in additional images by tapping the gallery button in the top-right corner of your screen. Tap on the sticker itself to change it from a rectangle to a square, circle, heart or star shape, the company explained.
The Meta-owned company also added new and unique fonts, animations and effects in a simplified text tool to reels and stories.
“Open the text tool and tap on the text button to see the new fonts. Once you’ve selected a font, you can animate your text or add an effect – easily mix and match to find a combination that breaks the mould and feels uniquely you,” the company said.
Earlier this month, the company increased the carousel limit to up to 20 photos and videos in a single post.
According to the company, users will now have more creative options to fully capture the moment and vibes on their carousels. To create longer carousels, click on Post and then select up to 20 photos and videos.
“These updates to Instagram’s creative tools will give you more flexibility to express yourself and ideas in your own unique way, no matter which format you use,” the tech giant mentioned.