How to Add Text to Instagram Posts in 2024

Before the latest Instagram update, users could add text only to their Stories posts. However, now users can add text even to regular Instagram posts.

Thanks to the new update, users no longer have to rely on third-party photo editing apps to add text to their content. The new Instagram editor allows adding texts directly to posts.

Adding Text to Instagram Posts

If you want to add text to your Instagram posts, you must update the Instagram app from either the Google Play Store for Android or the Apple App Store for iPhone.

After updating the Instagram app to the latest version, you can quickly add texts to your Instagram posts without using any third-party app.

Along with the ability to add texts to posts, the Instagram app now allows users to add multiple audio tracks to Reel videos.

How to Add Texts to Instagram Posts

We will discuss the multiple audio tracks on Instagram Reels in another article. Let’s first learn how to add text to Instagram Posts.

1. Make sure to update the Instagram app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.

2. Once updated, launch the app and tap the (+) icon at the bottom of the screen.

3. Next, pick an image to create a new post. Otherwise, capture a picture with the camera viewfinder and tap Next.

4. On the Post editing screen, tap the Aa icon at the top right corner.

5. Now, you will be asked to enter the text that you want to add to the image. Simply enter the text, customize it, and tap Done at the top right corner.

 

6. Now, you will be asked whether you want to add any music track. Create the post and tap the Next icon at the bottom right corner.

7. On the Share options screen, tap on Share.

Other Ways to Add Texts to Instagram Posts?

If you aren’t satisfied with Instagram’s in-app editor for adding text, you should start using a third-party photo or video editor to add text to your content.

You will find hundreds of free photo editors for Android and iPhone, such as Kinemaster and VN Video Editor, that can be used to add fancy texts to photos or videos.

We have shared a complete list of the best photo editing apps; you should check it out to explore all available options.

This guide explains adding text to your Instagram posts without using any third-party app. Let us know if you need more help on this topic in the comments. Also, if you find this guide helpful, don’t forget to share it with your friends.