How to post photos and videos to Instagram Stories

Bridgit Team
Bridgit Team January 19, 2024

How to post photos and videos to Instagram Stories

Open the app → Stories icon (circle with plus). Choose photo/video from gallery or capture in-app. Prepare: content type, story line, edit, 9:16 format.

Preparing content for Stories

Choose content, story line, edit (brightness, filters, text, stickers), keep format and size right for Stories.

Publishing to Stories

Stories feature → pick photo/video → add text, stickers, drawings → post. Set who can see your stories.

Story privacy

In story settings choose audience: all followers, close friends only, or hide from specific users.

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Q&A:

How to add a photo or video to a Story?

Stories icon → gallery or camera → select or capture → edit if needed → «Your story».

What sizes work best for Stories?

Vertical 9:16, recommended resolution 1080×1920.

How to add text or stickers?

After selecting media: text button, sticker panel. Drawing: pencil tool.

Can I see who viewed my Stories?

Yes. Open your story → view list at the bottom (if you have enough followers).

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