How to Add Custom Stickers to Instagram Stories and Reels

Short answer: Instagram does not support an external nine-sticker DM pack. For Stories or Reels, tap the sticker button, select Cutouts, choose a Sticker3x3 PNG, check the selected object, then tap Use Sticker. Cutouts are mainly for Stories and Reels, and Instagram may remove text or other parts.

Before you start

Create and unlock your pack on Sticker3x3, then download the sticker PNGs. The steps below cover how to get those files into Instagram.

Step-by-step

1. Start a Story or Reel.
2. Tap the sticker button.
3. Select Cutouts.
4. Choose one Sticker3x3 PNG.
5. Check the selected object.
6. Tap Use Sticker.
7. Repeat for the other images.

Good to know

• Cutouts are saved in Instagram’s sticker tray, but they are mainly intended for Stories and Reels.
• Instagram selects only one object, so it may remove text or other parts.

FAQ

Can I install a nine-sticker Instagram DM pack from Sticker3x3? No. Instagram does not support an external nine-sticker DM pack. Use Cutouts for Stories and Reels instead.

Why did Instagram remove parts of my sticker? Cutouts usually select one object. Text and disconnected design parts can be trimmed.