How to Add Special Effects to Instagram Messages

With the release of the Messaging update on Instagram, new DM features are introduced.

You can now edit messages, pin chats to the top of your inbox, themes, and more.

Themes allow you to personalize your chats with backgrounds like Love, Chill, and Wish.

You can also add special effects to Instagram messages or reactions.

Special effects include hearts, rings/circles, fire, and a gift box.

In this guide, you’ll learn how to add special effects to Instagram messages or reactions like hearts, fire, and a gift box.

How to add special effects to Instagram messages

Here’s how to add special effects to Instagram messages

1. Open Instagram and tap on the direct message icon.
2. Open the chat and type a message.
3. Tap on the search icon (before sending the message).
4. Select a special effect to send the message!

How to add special effects to Instagram reactions

Here’s how to add special effects to Instagram reactions:

1. Open Instagram and tap on the direct message icon.
2. Open the chat, then tap and hold the message.
3. Tap and hold an emoji to super react!

Further reading

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