Instagram stories have become our go-to way to share daily moments from vacation trips to food. Sometimes you want to get a closer look at the details of someone else’s story. If you’ve ever needed how to zoom in and out on someone’s Instagram stories, you’re at the right place. This new feature can change your viewing experience! Let’s jump right in.

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How to Zoom In and Out of Instagram Stories

Get ready to view Stories exactly how you want to. Keep reading until the end to find your answer.

  1. Log in to Instagram and tap on the home icon from the bottom ribbon.
  2. Open the story of any user.
  3. Long press the story with two fingers to pause it at the moment.
  4. Then, pinch out with one or both fingers.
  5. Pinch in to minimize the story.
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This way you can zoom in on other’s Instagram stories.

Why Can’t I Zoom In on Instagram Story?

Since this is a fairly new feature, you may not be able to zoom in on someone’s story if you have not updated Instagram to its latest version. Additionally, due to regional restrictions, some users may not be able to enjoy this feature just yet.