Not so long ago, Instagram rolled out a feature called Instagram Stories to get directly on Snapchat. Although this feature has gained a lot of popularity with many users using it, there is something about it that bothers me. And I’m pretty sure the same goes for you. When you upload a wide image as a story, the image is cropped at the edges. While it’s not a big deal, not everyone might like it, and you’re probably here because you know there’s no other way around it on Instagram. So, if you’re anything like me and looking for a workaround, here it is How to stop cropping in Instagram stories:
Stop Cropping on Instagram Stories
note: I tried this method on my OnePlus 5 but the method is the same for iPhones and other Android smartphones.
This method is a very easy method. Also, this method might be the best workaround until Instagram fixes this issue. To use it, follow the steps below.
- Firstly, open image You want to add to your Instagram stories in any Gallery app and take a screenshot.
- Now open Instagram and Add Instagram Story with this image.
See the image below to help you understand the difference between the two situations. The original image on the left and the screenshot on the right. Which do you like better?
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Fit Pictures to Instagram Stories
Until Instagram lets you upload wide photos natively to Stories, this is a very easy workaround to upload one without the image being cropped. If you don’t know yet, you can now show it to your friends. Do you know of any other method that does the same thing apart from this method? Let me know in the comments section below.
