Open Instagram
Tap your profile picture or the plus icon
Select Story
Choose a photo or video from your gallery, or capture one
Tap the text, sticker, drawing, or filter tools to edit
Add music, GIFs, polls, links, or mentions if needed
Use the crop, rotate, or trim options for media adjustments
Tap and hold text or stickers to move, resize, or delete them
Tap Save if you want to keep the edited story
Tap Your Story to post it