How Do You Make an Instagram Story in Photoshop?

Instagram Stories are a popular way to share moments with your followers in a fun and engaging way. While there are many apps and tools available for creating Instagram Stories, you can also create them using Adobe Photoshop. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of making an Instagram Story in Photoshop.

Step 1: Set Up the Document

Before you start creating your Instagram Story, you need to set up the document with the correct dimensions. The ideal size for an Instagram Story is 1080 pixels wide by 1920 pixels tall. Follow these steps:

1. Open Adobe Photoshop.
2. Create a new document by going to File > New.
3. In the New Document dialog box, enter "1080" for the width and "1920" for the height.
4. Set the resolution to 72 pixels/inch (ppi).
5. Choose RGB color mode.
6. Click on "Create" to create the document.

Step 2: Design Your Instagram Story

Now that you have set up your document, it's time to design your Instagram Story. Here are some tips and techniques:

Bold Text

Add emphasis to your text by using bold formatting. Select the text layer in Photoshop and click on the "B" icon in the options bar at the top of the screen. This will make your text appear bold in your Instagram Story.

Underlined Text

Create visual hierarchy by underlining important text elements. To underline text in Photoshop, select the text layer and click on the "U" icon in the options bar. This will add an underline to your text.

Lists

Create organized content using lists. To create a bulleted list in Photoshop, follow these steps:

1. Create a new text layer for each item in your list.
2. Type your text for each item.
3. Select the bullet character from the "Window > Glyphs" menu.
4. Place the cursor at the beginning of each text layer and click on the bullet character in the Glyphs panel to insert it.

Subheaders

Organize your content with subheaders. Use different heading levels to create subheaders, such as

,

, etc. These header tags will automatically style your text and make it stand out.

Step 3: Export Your Instagram Story

Once you have designed your Instagram Story, you need to export it in a format that is compatible with Instagram. Follow these steps:

1. Go to File > Export > Export As or use the shortcut "Ctrl + Shift + Alt + W".
2. In the Export As dialog box, choose JPEG as the file format.
3. Select a destination folder for your exported file.
4. Name your file and click on "Save".
5. In the JPEG Options dialog box, set the quality to maximum or adjust it according to your preference.
6. Click on "OK" to export your Instagram Story as a JPEG file.

Congratulations! You have successfully created an Instagram Story in Photoshop. Now you can upload it to your Instagram account and share it with your followers.

Remember to experiment with different design elements, such as colors, fonts, and images, to make your Instagram Stories visually appealing and engaging. Have fun creating!