When Facebook decided to integrate Messenger and Instagram Direct, Instagram users got access to a variety of features including new chat themes, vanish mode, custom emoji reactions, selfie stickers, and replies & forwarding, to name a few. Of all these features, one feature that got overlooked is the new animated message effects. I love this new feature, and in this article, I am going to show you how you can add animated message effects on Instagram DMs.
Today, we’ll be taking a closer look at what are message effects, how you can access and use them to spice up your Instagram DMs. Without any further delay, let’s get started.
Animated message effects, as the name suggests, are effects that you can use to make a message stand out. If you you have used iMessage effects on your Mac or iPhone, you might already be familiar with them. Instagram currently offers a total of four effects and we could expect the company to add more effects in the future. The current lineup includes a heart effect, celebrations effect, fire effect, and a gift box effect.
Access Animated Message Effects
Using animated message effects is simple, but most users don’t know to access them. To access these effects, you need to first type a message. After you type the message, you’ll notice that the camera icon present to the left of the conversation window changes to a search icon. Tap on the search icon and wait for Instagram to open the message effects interface. You can also send stickers and GIFs from here.
