Instagram Explores AI-Powered “Restyle Text” Feature for Stories and Edits App

Instagram is expanding the capabilities of its recently launched Restyle feature, which is currently available in Stories and the Edits app. Powered by Meta AI, Restyle allows users to add, remove, or modify elements in images or videos using natural language prompts, similar to Google’s Nano Banana image model. Users can also choose from a variety of preset styles to quickly transform their content. Now, the platform is reportedly testing the ability to customize text within the Restyle feature, offering more creative freedom.

The new “Restyle Text” function is being trialed with a small group of users, according to Mashable. As the name implies, this feature will enable users to generate unique fonts and text designs simply by typing prompts. Users will have access to a few built-in presets, such as Chrome and Balloon, while also being able to create entirely new and quirky text styles through custom prompts.

Restyle is one of Instagram’s latest moves to integrate generative AI into its platform. It provides a level of inline editing that allows users to make complex image and video changes without needing third-party apps. To use Restyle in Stories, users upload an image and tap the paintbrush icon in the top-right corner, which opens options like Add, Remove, Change, and preset styles that can be scrolled through horizontally.

With the addition of text customization, Instagram is giving creators more tools to enhance storytelling directly within the app. This feature could particularly appeal to users looking to design unique visuals for Stories, posts, or short-form video content, further strengthening the platform’s competitive edge in the social media landscape.