Instagram’s Meta AI-powered Expander Tool in Stories Lets Users Expand Photos to Full Screen

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Written By Lindsey Gamble
Instagram's New Expander Tool

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Instagram introduced a new Meta AI-powered Expander feature for Stories. Now available to most U.S.-based users, it allows users to vertically extend a photo so it fills the entire screen.

Why It Matters: Instagram is continuing to leverage its AI assistant in new ways.

With Expander, users can quickly optimize photos to take up the full screen, making Stories more immersive and engaging. This can lead to stronger viewer retention and interaction.

Larger, Optimized for Mobile: Following recent updates like support for 3:4 aspect ratio photos and larger posts on profiles, Instagram is clearly prioritizing a mobile-first approach.

These changes reflect a broader effort to optimize all content for a vertical, full-screen experience that matches how people use their smartphones.

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Lindsey Gamble http://www.lindsey-gamble.com
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