Want to ditch those same-old Instagram Story stickers? Unleash your inner artist and transform your Stories with custom creations! Forget generic – this is your express lane to sticker stardom. Ready to learn how to upload your own personalized stickers and make your Stories truly unforgettable? Let’s dive in!
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1. With Instagram’s Cutouts Option
Got a photo begging to be a sticker? Unleash its destiny! Instagram’s Cutouts feature in the mobile app lets you snip it from the digital world and paste it into your stories with a personalized touch.
Ready to spice up your Instagram stories? Hit that plus (+) sign nestled at the bottom of your screen and unleash your inner storyteller! Either snap a fresh pic or video, or pluck one straight from your camera roll – let the magic begin!
On the next screen, tap theStickericon at the top.
Select theCutoutsoption.
Ready to sticker-fy? Dive into your photo gallery and pluck out your picture-perfect candidate! Just a tap, and Instagram’s smart tech will attempt a clean cut, isolating your chosen subject. Not vibing with the auto-cut? No sweat! Grab the reins and manually craft your sticker to flawless perfection.
Finished? Now, unleash your creativity! Tap “Use Sticker” and watch your story come alive. Place it, size it, own it – it’s all you.
The sticker will be saved to your library, so you can access it later fromStickers.
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2. Use Copy/Paste on iPhone
Downloaded some killer stickers? Someone craft you a custom design? Unleash them on your Instagram Stories!
For the purpose of this article, we’ve assumed you’ve downloaded the sticker from the web from a website like Flaticon.
First off, create the story in the Instagram app as you’d normally do.
Note : if the sticker is stored in the Photos app, the Share button should also be at the bottom.
TapCopyin the menu at the bottom.
On your Instagram story, tap anywhere to summon the keyboard. But hold on! Ignore it. See that “Paste” option magically appear? Pounce on it.
Voila! Your sticker’s now ready for its debut on your story. Drag, drop, and resize it to perfection – make it a subtle accent or a bold statement!
3. Use Copy/Paste on Android
Android’s built-in copy/paste? A ghost story. While whispers haunt Reddit of a hidden option, especially on Pixels, its existence remains elusive. Fear not, weary Android user! A simple spell a third-party clipboard app like Copy to Clipboard banishes this frustration and unlocks true copy/paste power.
Want to spice up your Instagram stories with custom stickers? You can, even without logging into your main Google account or installing the app on your device.
Create the story on Instagram.
Next, hunt down your custom sticker. Mine was hiding in the Gallery app, nestled in my Downloads folder. Once you spot it, give it a tap to unleash its sticker power!
Press theSharebutton at the bottom.
Use theCopy(from Copy to Clipboard) option that appears in the menu below.
The image is now in your phone’s clipboard.
Go back to the Instagram app on the story screen.
Unleash a sticker surprise! Just tap the screen to summon your keyboard, then peek at the suggestion bar dancing above the letters. See that charming sticker? Give it a tap to instantly add some flair to your message!
Now you can arrange it as you want.
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4. Adding Custom Stickers With Gboard
Unleash a sticker tsunami! Now you can supercharge your Instagram stories and posts with custom stickers directly from your keyboard. Got an Android? Chances are you’re already rocking Gboard – our go-to example for this sticker-riffic upgrade.
Want to add a splash of fun to your Instagram story? Just tap anywhere on your masterpiece to summon the keyboard! Then, unleash your inner artist by hitting that magicalStickericon.
Swipe through the available stickers and tap on one to insert it into the story.
Arrange the sticker however you want.
Alternatively, tap the emoji icon next to theSpacebar.
Unleash your inner artist! Dive into the Emoji Kitchen and whip up hilarious sticker combos. Feeling animated? Toss in a GIF for extra flavor.
Then you can move the emoji around on your story.
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