Hey, creator! This article gives you a quick overview of the tools our beginners love most — the fastest way to get great first results. However, in case you want a deeper intro to Instories features, please follow the pages below:
You can find more guides in the Editor tools section.
Let’s explore some of the most popular tools for beginners:
Background Remover
Instant Stories Maker
Instant Reels Maker
Text Brush
Photo Effects
1. Background Remover
What it does: Automatically cuts your subject out of a photo/video and lets you keep a transparent background, solid color, or ready-made backdrop.
Great for: Product cards, covers, flyers, teasers; creators who want a clean, distraction-free look.
How to use (quick):
Import a photo/video → Remove Background.
Choose Transparent / Solid / Template.
Refine the edges with Edit Cutout, if needed.
Save or keep designing.
Tips:
Strong contrast between subject and background improves results.
For hair/fur, lightly trace edges with Edit Cutout.
2. Instant Stories Maker
What it does: Turns your media and short text into polished stories in minutes — complete with layout, fonts, and animations.
Great for: Anyone who needs to make quick stories without the need for heavy design work: shops, cafés, coaches, event promos.
How to use (quick):
Open Instant Stories Maker → pick a theme/brand style.
Add 1–5 media files and a few key lines.
Write a prompt.
Tweak colors/fonts to your liking → export.
Tips:
Keep one clear message (~12–15 words).
Use vertical media to minimize cropping.
For story series, stick to one theme for a consistent look.
3. Instant Reels Maker
What it does: Builds a short video (Reel/Short) from your clips, syncs cuts to the beat, and adds transitions/titles.
Great for: Dynamic, music-driven videos — beauty, fitness, local business, travel, e-commerce.
How to use (quick):
Open Instant Reels → pick or import media files.
Add 4–12 clips (final length: ~15–30s).
Choose an edit style — timings auto-sync to the music.
Add a headline/CTA → export.
Tips:
Short clips feel snappier.
Lead with your strongest shot.
Add subtitles for UGC — helps retention.
4. Text Brush
What it does: Paints with text like a brush — over masks, along edges, or freehand. Perfect for bold typographic accents.
Great for: Posters, announcements, teasers, creative stories.
How to use (quick):
Select Text Brush → choose font and stroke width.
Brush over the area to make your text flow like brush strokes.
Adjust the spacing, angle, and repeat.
Add shadow/gradient/animation, if desired.
Tips:
High contrast + large size = mobile readability.
Limit to two fonts: one accent, one base.
Don’t cover faces or key objects — leave breathing room.
5. Photo Effects
What it does: Film looks, grain, blur, chromatic shift, light leaks, and more to unify style and add mood.
Great for: Fast, consistent grading across a set of images.
How to use (quick):
Open Photo Effects → pick a preset.
Tune intensity, grain, shadows/highlights.
Save as a Preset for reuse.
Tips:
For product listings, avoid heavy color shifts.
Save task-specific presets: “Warm Product”, “High Contrast”, etc.