To add color to an image in your Instagram Story, specifically by drawing on it, you use the built-in drawing tools available in the Stories editor. This allows you to add freehand color, highlights, or other artistic elements directly onto your photo or video.
Here's a simple breakdown based on using the drawing feature:
Steps to Add Color to an Instagram Story Image
Adding color through the drawing function is a straightforward process within the Instagram Stories interface. You can easily pick a color from a preset palette or even select a color directly from your image.
- Open Instagram Stories and upload your image.
- Start by opening the Instagram app and navigating to the Stories creation screen (swipe right from the feed or tap your profile picture in the 'Stories' bar).
- Select the image from your camera roll that you wish to edit and add color to.
- Select “…” in the top right-hand corner.
- Once your image is loaded in the Stories editor, look for the options menu, usually represented by three dots, in the top right corner of the screen. Tap this icon.
- Select “Draw.”
- From the dropdown menu that appears, choose the "Draw" option. This will open the drawing tools interface.
- Choose the pen option and select your desired color at the bottom of the screen.
- At the top of the screen, you'll see various pen or brush styles. Tap the one you want to use for drawing.
- A row of color options will appear at the bottom of the screen. Scroll through these and tap the color you want to draw with.
- For a perfect color match with a shade in your image, use the eyedropper tool.
- Next to the color palette at the bottom, you will see an eyedropper icon.
- Tap the eyedropper, and then drag it over your image to sample any color you see. Release your finger, and the selected color will become your drawing color.
Once you have selected your color and brush, you can use your finger to draw directly onto your image. You can repeat these steps to switch colors or brush styles as needed.
