{"id":3768,"date":"2024-10-09T00:27:32","date_gmt":"2024-10-08T20:57:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/blog\/?p=3768"},"modified":"2025-08-16T01:11:51","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T21:41:51","slug":"instagram-highlights-tutorial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/blog\/instagram-highlights-tutorial\/","title":{"rendered":"Instagram Highlights Tutorial: Everything You Need"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<!--?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"--><!--?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"--><html><body><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this <\/span><b>Instagram Highlights tutorial<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we\u2019ll explore everything you need to know to master this feature. In a nutshell, Instagram Highlights are collections of your Stories that can be saved and organized in groups on your profile. Unlike Instagram Stories, which disappear after 24 hours, Highlights are permanent and remain until you choose to remove them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/zaya.io\/sakrh\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5928 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_1529.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1800\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_1529.png 1800w, https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_1529-300x30.png 300w, https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_1529-1024x102.png 1024w, https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_1529-768x77.png 768w, https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_1529-1536x154.png 1536w, https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_1529-450x45.png 450w, https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_1529-780x78.png 780w, https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_1529-1600x160.png 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With our <\/span><b>Guide to Instagram Stories Highlights<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you\u2019ll learn everything from how to set them up to customizing them to fit your brand.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\/\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 \"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/blog\/instagram-highlights-tutorial\/#How_to_Create_Instagram_Highlights\/\" title=\"How to Create Instagram Highlights?\" hreflang=\"en-US\">How to Create Instagram Highlights?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/blog\/instagram-highlights-tutorial\/#How_to_Create_Instagram_Highlights_from_Active_and_Archives_Stories\/\" title=\"How to Create Instagram Highlights from Active and Archives Stories?\" hreflang=\"en-US\">How to Create Instagram Highlights from Active and Archives Stories?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/blog\/instagram-highlights-tutorial\/#How_to_Add_More_Stories_to_Existing_Highlights\/\" title=\"How to Add More Stories to Existing Highlights?\" hreflang=\"en-US\">How to Add More Stories to Existing Highlights?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/blog\/instagram-highlights-tutorial\/#How_to_Create_Custom_Instagram_Highlights_Cover_Icons\/\" title=\"How to Create Custom Instagram Highlights Cover Icons?\" hreflang=\"en-US\">How to Create Custom Instagram Highlights Cover Icons?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/blog\/instagram-highlights-tutorial\/#How_to_Put_Highlights_on_Instagram_Without_Story\/\" title=\"How to Put Highlights on Instagram Without Story?\" hreflang=\"en-US\">How to Put Highlights on Instagram Without Story?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/blog\/instagram-highlights-tutorial\/#How_to_Add_Highlights_on_Instagram_from_Gallery\/\" title=\"How to Add Highlights on Instagram from Gallery?\" hreflang=\"en-US\">How to Add Highlights on Instagram from Gallery?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/blog\/instagram-highlights-tutorial\/#How_to_Download_Instagram_Highlights\/\" title=\"How to Download Instagram Highlights?\" hreflang=\"en-US\">How to Download Instagram Highlights?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/blog\/instagram-highlights-tutorial\/#Examples_of_Successful_Instagram_Highlights\/\" title=\"Examples of Successful Instagram Highlights\" hreflang=\"en-US\">Examples of Successful Instagram Highlights<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/blog\/instagram-highlights-tutorial\/#Tips_for_Creating_Effective_Instagram_Highlights\/\" title=\"Tips for Creating Effective Instagram Highlights\" hreflang=\"en-US\">Tips for Creating Effective Instagram Highlights<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/blog\/instagram-highlights-tutorial\/#How_to_Share_Instagram_Highlights_on_Websites\/\" title=\"How to Share Instagram Highlights on Websites?\" hreflang=\"en-US\">How to Share Instagram Highlights on Websites?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/blog\/instagram-highlights-tutorial\/#What_We_Cover_on_Instagram_Highlights_Tutorial\/\" title=\"What We Cover on Instagram Highlights Tutorial\" hreflang=\"en-US\">What We Cover on Instagram Highlights Tutorial<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Create_Instagram_Highlights\"><\/span><b>How to Create Instagram Highlights?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creating <\/span><b>Instagram Highlights<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is simple, but it involves more than just saving stories. Here\u2019s how you can get started with your first Highlight:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b>Create a New Story: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start by creating or uploading a Story as usual. This could be a video, image, or post that you want to save as a Highlight.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Tap the \u201cHighlight\u201d Button: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After your Story goes live, tap the \u201cHighlight\u201d icon at the bottom right corner of the screen. You\u2019ll be prompted to either create a new highlight or add the Story to an existing one.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Customize Your Highlight: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Name your Highlight appropriately and select a custom cover. This is where you can make it visually appealing with a catchy title and cover image. Keep reading to learn more about <\/span><b>How To Make Custom Instagram Highlights<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to boost engagement.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Supercharge Your Instagram Growth Today \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/buy-instagram-followers\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b>Buy Instagram Followers<\/b><\/a>\u00a0and Watch Your Engagement Soar!<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3765 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/instagram-highlights-tutorial.webp\" alt=\"How to Create Instagram Highlights?\" width=\"860\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/instagram-highlights-tutorial.webp 860w, https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/instagram-highlights-tutorial-300x209.webp 300w, https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/instagram-highlights-tutorial-768x536.webp 768w, https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/instagram-highlights-tutorial-450x314.webp 450w, https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/instagram-highlights-tutorial-780x544.webp 780w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 860px) 100vw, 860px\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Create_Instagram_Highlights_from_Active_and_Archives_Stories\"><\/span><b>How to Create Instagram Highlights from <\/b><b>Active <\/b><b>and Archives <\/b><b>Stories?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are two main ways to do this: from <\/span><b>active stories<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and from your <\/span><b>archive<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Whether you\u2019re using active or archived stories, the process for building <\/span><b>Instagram Highlights<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is easy, and the outcome can significantly boost your engagement.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Creating Highlights from Active Stories<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you currently have an active story and want to save it as a highlight, follow these steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open your <\/span><b>Instagram Story<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and view it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tap the \u201cHighlight\u201d option located at the bottom of the screen.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose to either add it to an existing <\/span><b>Instagram Highlight<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or create a new one by tapping the \u201c+\u201d icon.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Name your new <\/span><b>Highlight<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and click \u201cAdd.\u201d The <\/span><b>Instagram Highlight<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will now appear on your profile.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3760 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/instagram-highlights-tutorial-3.webp\" alt=\"Creating Highlights from Active Stories\" width=\"860\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/instagram-highlights-tutorial-3.webp 860w, https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/instagram-highlights-tutorial-3-300x209.webp 300w, https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/instagram-highlights-tutorial-3-768x536.webp 768w, https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/instagram-highlights-tutorial-3-450x314.webp 450w, https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/instagram-highlights-tutorial-3-780x544.webp 780w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 860px) 100vw, 860px\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This method allows you to save any important or interesting content that you think deserves more attention and a permanent spot on your profile. By keeping these <\/span><b>Instagram Highlights<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> updated, you ensure that new followers can always access your top stories.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Creating Highlights from Archived Stories<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have the <\/span><b>Archive<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> feature enabled, Instagram automatically saves all your stories after they expire. This feature gives you the flexibility to go back and create <\/span><b>Instagram Highlights<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from past stories that you might have forgotten to save. Here\u2019s how you can do it:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to your Instagram profile and tap <\/span><b>Story Highlights<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> just below your bio.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tap the \u201c+\u201d icon to create a new <\/span><b>Instagram Highlight<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3764 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/instagram-highlights-tutorial-7.webp\" alt=\"Creating Highlights from Archived Stories - step1\" width=\"860\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/instagram-highlights-tutorial-7.webp 860w, https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/instagram-highlights-tutorial-7-300x209.webp 300w, https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/instagram-highlights-tutorial-7-768x536.webp 768w, https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/instagram-highlights-tutorial-7-450x314.webp 450w, https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/instagram-highlights-tutorial-7-780x544.webp 780w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 860px) 100vw, 860px\"><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the new window, select the archived stories you want to feature in your <\/span><b>Highlight<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and tap \u201cNext.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Edit your <\/span><b>Highlight cover<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by choosing one of the archived stories or uploading a custom image.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Give your <\/span><b>Instagram Highlight<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> a name and click \u201cDone.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3763 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/instagram-highlights-tutorial-6.webp\" alt=\"Creating Highlights from Archived Stories - step2\" width=\"860\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/instagram-highlights-tutorial-6.webp 860w, https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/instagram-highlights-tutorial-6-300x209.webp 300w, https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/instagram-highlights-tutorial-6-768x536.webp 768w, https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/instagram-highlights-tutorial-6-450x314.webp 450w, https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/instagram-highlights-tutorial-6-780x544.webp 780w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 860px) 100vw, 860px\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Add_More_Stories_to_Existing_Highlights\"><\/span><b>How to Add More Stories to Existing Highlights?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might have multiple highlights for different categories, like products, services, or memorable moments, and periodically adding new stories ensures they remain fresh.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open your Instagram profile and locate the highlight you wish to update.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Press and hold the highlight; a menu will appear with options.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select <\/span><b>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/blog\/edit-instagram-highlights\/\" hreflang=\"en-US\">Edit Highlight<\/a>\u201c<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from the menu.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will now see all of your past stories in the archive. Tap to select the stories you want to add to this highlight.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you\u2019ve chosen, hit <\/span><b>\u201cDone\u201d<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to save the changes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Elevate Your Instagram Game \u2013 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/buy-instagram-story-views\/#buy-instagram-story-views-%5Binstant%5D\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Buy Real Story Views<\/a><\/strong> Now for Instant Engagement and Growth!<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3761 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/instagram-highlights-tutorial-4.webp\" alt=\"How to Add More Stories to Existing Highlights\" width=\"860\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/instagram-highlights-tutorial-4.webp 860w, https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/instagram-highlights-tutorial-4-300x209.webp 300w, https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/instagram-highlights-tutorial-4-768x536.webp 768w, https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/instagram-highlights-tutorial-4-450x314.webp 450w, https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/instagram-highlights-tutorial-4-780x544.webp 780w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 860px) 100vw, 860px\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Create_Custom_Instagram_Highlights_Cover_Icons\"><\/span><b>How to Create Custom Instagram Highlights Cover Icons?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creating attractive <\/span><b>Instagram Highlights cover icons<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can greatly enhance your profile\u2019s visual appeal. A well-designed <\/span><b>Highlight cover<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> acts as a mini billboard for each section, grabbing attention and encouraging profile visitors to explore your content further.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Design Using Canva or Similar Tools<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Start by creating a template using design platforms like Canva. Set the background color to match your brand\u2019s aesthetic, and choose simple, bold icons or text for clarity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Upload to Instagram<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Once designed, save the icon image to your phone\u2019s gallery. Then, head over to the highlight you want to customize, press and hold, and tap <\/span><b>\u201cEdit Cover\u201d<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Choose the custom image from your gallery and set it as the new cover.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Naming<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Be sure to name the highlight appropriately to complement the icon. For example, if it\u2019s a <\/span><b>How To Make Custom Instagram Highlights<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tutorial, choose a cover that reflects the step-by-step process.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Boost Your Instagram Engagement Instantly \u2013 Get <a href=\"https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/free-instagram-story-views\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"><strong>Free Instagram Story Views<\/strong><\/a> and Elevate Your Presence Today!<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3762 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/instagram-highlights-tutorial-5.webp\" alt=\"How to Create Custom Instagram Highlights Cover Icons\" width=\"860\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/instagram-highlights-tutorial-5.webp 860w, https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/instagram-highlights-tutorial-5-300x209.webp 300w, https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/instagram-highlights-tutorial-5-768x536.webp 768w, https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/instagram-highlights-tutorial-5-450x314.webp 450w, https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/instagram-highlights-tutorial-5-780x544.webp 780w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 860px) 100vw, 860px\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Put_Highlights_on_Instagram_Without_Story\"><\/span><b>How to Put Highlights on Instagram Without Story?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Curious about <\/span><b>How to put highlights on Instagram without story<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? While Instagram officially requires you to post a story before it can be added to a Highlight, there is a workaround! By posting a story and quickly hiding it from everyone, you can add it to your Highlight without anyone seeing it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn more in our detailed article about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/blog\/how-to-put-highlights-on-instagram-without-story\/\" hreflang=\"en-US\"><b>How to put highlights on Instagram without story<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to explore this clever trick!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Add_Highlights_on_Instagram_from_Gallery\"><\/span><b>How to Add Highlights on Instagram from Gallery?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Did you know you can add Highlights directly from your gallery? Here\u2019s how:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to your profile and tap on \u201cNew Highlight.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select the \u201c+\u201d icon and choose any saved photos or videos from your phone\u2019s gallery.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add them to your Highlight and customize the name and cover.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more on <\/span><b>How to add highlights on Instagram from gallery<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, check out our comprehensive guide.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Download_Instagram_Highlights\"><\/span><b>How to Download Instagram Highlights?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to save your <\/span><b>Instagram Highlights<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? You can easily download them by going into the Highlight and tapping the three dots at the bottom right of the screen. Select \u201cSave Video\u201d to download it to your device. For more details, visit our article on <\/span><b>How to Download Instagram Highlights<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Examples_of_Successful_Instagram_Highlights\"><\/span><b>Examples of Successful Instagram Highlights<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take inspiration from brands like <\/span><b>Glossier<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>Starbucks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>Sephora<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, who effectively use <\/span><b>Instagram Highlights<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to engage with their audience. For example, <\/span><b>Glossier<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> uses minimalistic <\/span><b>Highlight covers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to maintain a clean, brand-focused aesthetic, while <\/span><b>Starbucks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> uses real customer photos to bring warmth and authenticity to their profile. The key to these examples is that they focus on creating <\/span><b>Instagram Highlights<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that are not only visually appealing but also informative and engaging.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These brands demonstrate the value of <\/span><b>How To Make Custom Instagram Highlights<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, using this feature as a marketing tool to educate their audience, showcase products, and provide social proof.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_for_Creating_Effective_Instagram_Highlights\"><\/span><b>Tips for Creating Effective Instagram Highlights<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To maximize the impact of your <\/span><b>Instagram Highlights<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, follow these essential tips:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Use bold icons<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><b>text<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to make your <\/span><b>Highlights<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> stand out on your profile.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure that your <\/span><b>Highlight covers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> reflect your brand\u2019s visual identity, using consistent colors, fonts, and icons.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep the titles short and to the point, making it easy for followers to understand the content within each <\/span><b>Highlight<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By keeping your <\/span><b>Guide to Instagram Stories Highlights<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> simple but visually compelling, you ensure that visitors will be drawn to explore your content further. Brands should always be mindful of how they present their <\/span><b>Instagram Highlights<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as this can greatly influence user engagement and follower growth.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Share_Instagram_Highlights_on_Websites\"><\/span><b>How to Share Instagram Highlights on Websites?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you\u2019ve created your <\/span><b>Instagram Highlights<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you can share them beyond Instagram by embedding them on your website. This is especially useful for businesses that want to showcase their best Instagram content directly on their site. Tools like <\/span><b>EmbedStories<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> allow you to display your <\/span><b>Instagram Highlights<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as part of your website\u2019s content, giving visitors a seamless way to view your highlights without having to leave the page.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3759 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/instagram-highlights-tutorial-2.webp\" alt=\"How to Share Instagram Highlights on Websites?\" width=\"860\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/instagram-highlights-tutorial-2.webp 860w, https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/instagram-highlights-tutorial-2-300x209.webp 300w, https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/instagram-highlights-tutorial-2-768x536.webp 768w, https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/instagram-highlights-tutorial-2-450x314.webp 450w, https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/instagram-highlights-tutorial-2-780x544.webp 780w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 860px) 100vw, 860px\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By embedding your <\/span><b>Guide to Instagram Stories Highlights<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you\u2019re increasing the reach of your content and giving potential customers more ways to engage with your brand.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_We_Cover_on_Instagram_Highlights_Tutorial\"><\/span><b>What We Cover on Instagram Highlights Tutorial<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mastering <\/span><b>Instagram Highlights<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can significantly improve your profile\u2019s aesthetics, helping you attract and retain followers. By following this <\/span><b>Instagram Highlights tutorial<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you now have the skills to create, customize, and organize your Highlights effectively.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to go further and learn more about growing your Instagram presence, check out our <\/span><b>Guide to Instagram Stories Highlights<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for more pro tips.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this Instagram Highlights tutorial, we\u2019ll explore everything you need to know to master this feature. In a nutshell, Instagram Highlights are collections of your Stories that can be saved and organized in groups on your profile. 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