Previously, the audience was only attracted by the novelty of information, so special programs for Instagram stories were almost not used. Now, without quality and unique formatting features, content can join a vast group of uninteresting stories with only two or three lackluster views. Instagram is turning into a business platform. A user must skillfully use applications for Instagram stories if they want to promote their account.
InSquare Pic
A simple and user-friendly photo editor that allows you to place photos and collages without any adjustments. The photos are already in the Instagram format.
The program includes:
- photo filters;
- overlays;
- stickers;
- background effects;
- emojis;
- pre-made text captions with font options.
The interface of InSquare Pic is intuitive and convenient. Beginners love this photo editor so much that they often overuse the available effects. It’s important not to overload photos with too many fun details. Everything should be in moderation.
Square Quick Pro
Thanks to the “uncropping” feature, the program allows you to edit photo materials of insta size. The menu has tools for minimal or primary photo processing: vertical-horizontal, crop or rotate, and more advanced functions – contrast, brightness, adjust saturation, enhance warm or cool colors.
Users can enjoy a whole set of beautiful photo effects, including blurred background, glitch effects, mirrored image, black and white effect, and variations of light leaks (lens, splash, bokeh, and others).
The app contains over 100 stickers divided into categories, and there is an option to add a custom meme.
InstaSize
An editing tool for photos, videos, and clips. The filters are developed by professional photographers. In the app, you can adjust saturation, enhance or dilute the color scheme, regulate brightness and contrast, play with shadows, and use retouching effects.
There is an option to create your own vignettes for photos. There is a set of collage frames, backgrounds, various photo layers, and stickers. You can use captions and memes from the manufacturer or create your own. The software is frequently updated.
Artisto” (no translation needed as it is already in English)
This option is a free video editor with art effects. Integrated filters allow you to make black and white or color videos. It is suitable for fans of animated videos. With Artisto on Android, you can process ready-made video clips or shoot them with the app turned on. The program is also available to iPhone users. No focusing is required, regardless of which iOS device is used for shooting. The service includes an automatic “face capture” function. The recorded material is saved in the format chosen by the user.
Design Lab
The application is more advanced in terms of video editing than its predecessor. Along with standard video effects and filters, it has better parameters and functions:
- the ability to add music to the video;
- a library of sound effects;
- the function of user voiceover for the video;
- an integrated tool for creating complex layered designs;
- the ability to bring photos to life by turning them into a video story.
In addition to the above, there is the ability to insert any text, choose a font, create a vignette, your own logo, and an original meme.
Hyre Tyre” – это не полное предложение на английском языке. “Hyre” может быть формой глагола “hire” (нанимать) или
Users use the app for stories to amaze their followers with animated text. Captions for videos and photos can convey mood along with the image. Flashing, rotating, disappearing letters enhance the image.
It’s easy to choose the right text, font, and font effects with the program. The service has the ability to edit photos and add music. Hyre Tyre has some paid features, although the app itself is free.
UNFOLD” – раскрывать, разворачивать, распространяться
An old but still top-rated app. Classic minimalism never goes out of style. There are concise layouts on a white background and various color design options. The basic version has only 6 fonts, but additional ones can be purchased separately within the service. The app allows for creating vintage images in the style of analog photography.
The app allows for combining separate stories into a plot. You can create a collection dedicated to an important event in life, a trip, or a holiday. A preview mode is available when creating publications.
The latest update of Unfold added the ability to change the color of the layout. Previously, they were fixed. Now, in addition to black and white, there are pastel shades, green, and yellow colors.
Appfortyre” (assuming it is a proper noun) does not have a direct translation in English as it appears to be a made-up word or a brand name
The application is actively used by lovers of beautiful text. The service toolkit includes:
- ready-made inscriptions;
- the ability to create original text;
- effects in the form of strokes, fragments, splashes;
- division of ready-made inscriptions by thematic categories;
- 54 types of fonts;
- the ability to experiment with the color, size, and design of the text.
The main advantage of the application is that it allows for text processing in the style of lettering. This is an inscription where each letter is unique because it is drawn by hand. In ordinary typography, the same letter in different words is written the same way, but in lettering, each symbol has its own “face” and “character.”
Canva
One of the most popular applications for designing Instagram posts and stories. It has ready-made banners, graphic templates, fonts, background images, and various icons. The service is used as a tool for creating exclusive graphic images. Photos can be edited directly in the application.
The entire designer arsenal is divided into thematic categories and sizes, making it easy to select and combine. The basic functions of the service are free. The ability to create animated posts can be purchased through a subscription with a fixed monthly payment.
Attention! This is the only application with a PC version.
Mojo
The application turns stories and accompanying text into animations. This service does not transform video images, only photographs. For fans of animated publications, the following categories of templates are available:
- news;
- fashion;
- travel;
- marketing;
- pop;
- classic.
There are both paid and free templates available. The subscription is quite expensive, but the program is worth it. Mojo is easy to use, with a simple and understandable interface featuring 24 types of image grids.
Spark Post
The application allows you to post exclusive content on Instagram. It is possible to place static photos against a dynamic picture with cinematic effects, making the content look stylish. There are templates with animated graphics and the ability to choose colors. A beautiful soundtrack can be added to the story video or any available sound can be selected from the templates.
The paid version of the program includes creating custom templates, layouts, and fonts.
Uniq” – Unique
Easy to use, simple application. A great service for beginner Instagram users. It is possible to transform only photos. There are sets of fonts that support Latin and Cyrillic. There is a fairly rich palette of background colors and frames. Templates are divided by themes. There are free and paid sets of layouts.
Story Luxe
The app unleashes the imagination of fans of pop music from the 80s or wild 90s. It’s easy to turn a modern story into a vintage film. The service allows you to choose not only the background color but also its texture. The set includes backgrounds for concrete, paper, or marble. You can add a neon disco design or a polaroid frame to your photos.
Over
This service is useful for beginners in any social networks. The interface is intuitive and equipped with pop-up tips. The image can be adjusted in size, transparency, and dominant shade. There is an additional set of icons and fonts. The finished work can be easily exported to any public. Create your own personal style with custom memes, postcards, and greetings.
Vimage
The main feature of the service is the ability to create cinematic effects on photos. This upgrade of images has become trendy, making the application in demand. It is possible to create not only a unique story by adding motion elements to photos, but also a video avatar. The program has about 80 basic moving elements. There is also the possibility of photo processing, such as selecting size, frames, transparency, and dominant hue.
All the mentioned applications for stories are only tools for the creative process. Simply adding text, stickers, and backgrounds will not turn content into a work of art. The world is interested in style, creativity, and originality. It is necessary to develop taste, a sense of proportion and color to make the account viewable.
Stories only last for a day, but they can not only capture but also hold the audience’s attention. It is not necessary to become an SMM specialist, although they also use these applications for stories on Instagram in their work. It is enough to be a creative person.