Instagram’s DMs has been jazzed up with new features such as photo editing, sticker creation, and themes. As part of its effort to make Instagram more appealing, the company has rolled out features designed to make conversations more engaging. Despite the fact that some of these features might not sound new, the idea is to remove friction for users that might prevent them from sending messages.
Now when chatting with friends on Instagram, users can create their own stickers straight from photos. A new sticker maker lets you turn part of a photo into a custom reaction image. Photos can also be scribbled on or decorated with other stickers before sharing. Previously this required saving edited photos separately.
Instagram is also introducing birthday posts so friends can wish each other a happy birthday right in DMs. Tapping the post will trigger a fun cake and confetti animation. Celebrating milestones helps keep people connected on social platforms.
Various visual themes can now be applied to chats, like fall colors or themes based on popular artists. This allows for more stylish and personalized conversations.
The new creative tools and aesthetics in Instagram DMs aims to elevate messaging experiences and drive more engagement. With constant updates, Instagram keeps people chatting through photos, videos and interactive features.
