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Facebook Stories gets Green Screen for special effects

Facebook is currently testing a Green Screen effect for it’s Facebook Stories. This is an editing tool which has been borrowed from Instagram.

TikTok was the first platform to introduce unique editing tools. Subsequently, Instagram imitated these features, and now Facebook is following suit. For Instagram users who frequently post multiple stories, it is important to be aware of the Green Screen tool. Facebook Stories will now be equipped with a similar editing tool called Green Screen.



Facebook Stories Update

This tool allows users to alter the background of their Facebook stories, as the name implies. Users can make modifications to the background elements in their stories using this feature.

Facebook Stories with different background using Green Screen effects
Facebook Stories with different background using Green Screen effects
  • Facebook Stories Green Screen Editing Tool

However, it’s worth mentioning that the tool shares the same effect name as the one available on Instagram. At present, this effect is in the testing phase and is only accessible to a limited number of users. This Green Screen editing tool was first spotted by Mamun Billah, a Twitter user.

Mamun Billah, a twitter user first spotted this Facebook Green Screen efeature on the Beta version
Mamun Billah, a twitter user first spotted this Facebook Green Screen feature on the Beta version

Additionally, he shared a screenshot demonstrating these effects. However, it’s important to note that this feature is currently being tested and is only accessible to a limited number of users. Once the feature is released worldwide, users will have the ability to include Facebook Stories with diverse backgrounds.

Green Screen for Facebook Stories

In the near future, the feature will become available to all users in a user-friendly manner. Those who desire to utilize advanced effects on their stories can make use of the Green Screen feature. Once the feature is debuts globally, users will be able to access it by following these steps:



  • Open Facebook Stories
  • Locate Green Screen feature, which is available next to Text Option
  • Green Screen by default lets users to add Photo or video as background.
  • Choose the desired background for your story.
  • Select the background by accessing phone’s Photo Gallery.
  • After selecting the background tap the shutter button for taking a photo
  • Hold same for taking a video clip as background.
  • Green Screen will let users to choose between front and back cameras.
  • Additionally, users can also toggle between the camera flash.

Green Screen on Facebook Instagram App

Initially, Instagram develops this new Stories feature, which is now under Facebook parent company. It’s worth noting that Instagram also provides Green Screen, but as an effect rather than a separate tool. Users can access Green Screen from Instagram’s extensive collection of effects and filters. However, the resulting story will appear similar on both Instagram and Facebook. Also Read: Facebook launches BARS, a TikTok alternative for rappers

Green Screen option on the Facebook Story upload Page
Green Screen option on the Facebook Story upload Page

Facebook Reels and other Special Effects

According to leaked information, Facebook has introduced a feature that enables content creators to recommend their Reels on the platform. This Reels feature showcases a multitude of short videos created in the style of Instagram Reels. However, Facebook currently does not provide an option for users to directly record Reel-style videos within the app itself.




Besides Facebook Stories, Instagram recently unveiled a new feature that restricts adults from sending direct messages to young individuals unless they mutually follow each other. Should an adult attempt to send a message, Instagram will display a prompt informing them of their inability to do so. Meanwhile, this prompt will serve as a reminder about the messaging restrictions in place.



Written by Pulkit Sharma

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