Open Instagram and tap the plus icon to create a post, story, reel, or note
Choose or capture the photo or video you want to use
Tap the sticker icon in the editing screen
Select the sticker you want to add
Drag the sticker to place it where you want
Pinch to resize the sticker if needed
Rotate the sticker if needed
Tap Done, Next, or Share to save or post it
For stories, use the sticker tray to add GIFs, polls, music, mentions, hashtags, location, and more
For reels, tap the sticker icon in the reel editor to add stickers and text
For notes, tap the sticker or emoji option when creating a note
To add custom stickers, copy an image with a transparent background and paste it into Instagram stories if supported on your device