Instagram Stories Gets A Major AI Editing Upgrade

Transform Your Stories with Generative AI

Meta is elevating the creative possibilities within Instagram by directly integrating its powerful AI-powered photo and video editing tools into Stories. This new feature allows users to modify their content using simple text prompts, making sophisticated editing more accessible than ever before. While Meta has previously offered image editing capabilities through its AI chatbot, bringing these tools directly into the Stories interface streamlines the creative process for millions of users.

How to Access and Use Meta AI in Stories

Getting started with the new AI tools is straightforward. The features are housed in the “Restyle” menu, which you can find by tapping the paintbrush icon at the top of the Instagram Stories editor. From there, you can choose to “add,” “remove,” or “change” elements in your photo or video by simply describing your desired edit in the prompt bar. For example, you can ask the AI to change your hair color, add a majestic crown to your head, or completely replace the background with a beautiful sunset.

Explore Creative Preset Effects

Beyond custom text prompts, the new feature also includes a variety of preset effects to quickly alter the style of your content. For photos, you can instantly add items like sunglasses or a biker jacket, or apply artistic filters such as a watercolor effect. For videos, you can add dynamic elements like falling snow or rising flames, adding a new layer of engagement to your Stories.

What You Need to Know About Your Data

It is important for users to be aware that using these Meta AI features on Instagram means you are accepting Meta’s AI Terms of Service. These terms state that your media, including facial features, can be analyzed by the AI. According to the policy, when you upload your photos for editing, Meta has the ability to “summarize image contents, modify images, and generate new content based on the image.”

Part of Meta's Larger AI Strategy

This update is a key part of Meta's ongoing push to integrate AI across its platforms and remain competitive. The company was recently spotted testing a feature called “Write with Meta AI” to help users craft clever comments on posts. Furthermore, last month Meta launched an AI-generated video feed called “Vibes” in its dedicated AI app. This move appears to have been successful, as data shows the app’s daily active users increased to 2.7 million in just four weeks. To address potential safety concerns, Meta also announced new parental control features that allow parents to monitor and manage their teens' interactions with Meta AI chatbots.