Instagram has recently rolled out an exciting new update that lets you edit photos directly in chat using AI. With this feature, you can remove unwanted objects, add new elements, or even change the entire style of an image into 3D, cartoon, Studio Ghibli art, and much more — all within the Instagram app itself. In this guide, you’ll learn how to use it step-by-step.
Step 1: Update Your Instagram App
- Open the Google Play Store (or the App Store for iOS users).
- Search for “Instagram” and click on it.
- If you see the Update button, tap it to install the latest version. If it’s already updated, you’re good to go.
Step 2: Access the AI Photo Editing Tool
- Open Instagram and go to your Direct Messages.
- Select the person you want to send the photo to.
- Tap the photo icon, choose an image from your gallery, and hit Send.
Once the photo is sent, tap on it, and you’ll see an option that says “Edit with AI”.
Step 3: Remove Objects from Photos
- Tap on Remove.
- Type what you want to remove — for example, “drone” or “person”.
- Send your request, and the AI will remove it seamlessly, making it look like it was never there.
Even entire characters can be erased with realistic background filling.
Step 4: Add New Elements to Your Photo
- Tap Add.
- Type what you want to insert, such as “birds” or “flowers”.
- The AI will place them naturally in your image — you can refine your request to add more of them if needed.
Step 5: Change the Photo Style
- Tap Change.
- Type the style you want, for example, “cartoon” or “Ghibli art”.
- Send the command, and your photo will be transformed into that artistic style while maintaining high quality.
You can experiment with multiple art styles to see which one fits your photo best.
Step 6: Animate Your Photo
- Type Animate it or use the animation option inside the editor.
- Your image will be converted into a short animated video clip.
Step 7: Save and Share
Tap the three-dot menu in the top-right corner and choose Save. You can now use your edited or animated photos anywhere — post them on Instagram, share on WhatsApp, or upload to other social platforms.
Why This Feature is a Game-Changer
This new AI editing feature means you no longer need separate apps like Photoshop or Lightroom for quick edits. Everything can be done instantly inside Instagram, making it perfect for content creators, marketers, and anyone who wants to make their social media photos stand out.
Pro Tips
- Be specific in your AI prompts — for example, “Add 5 flying birds” instead of just “Add birds”.
- Experiment with styles for unique results.
- Combine object removal and style change for dramatic transformations.
Related Resources
- Instagram Official Blog
- Adobe Photoshop (For advanced editing)
- Canva Free Online Photo Editor
Final Words: With Instagram’s new AI editing update, you can remove, add, restyle, and even animate photos without leaving the app. Try it out and elevate your social media content instantly!
