Why am I seeing black bars in photo story?

It could be that your browsing history or preferences are not clearly defined, so the platform is presenting random stories to get a sense of what you like. Or, it might just be a glitch in the system.

You might be seeing this because the content is not meant to be spread further in the form of a story. It could be that the source has restricted such sharing.

Maybe it's because of the settings on the platform you're using. Sometimes, the default settings might show you content from non-friends to provide more variety.

Maybe it's a glitch in the system or a new feature that shows you a wider range of content.

It could be that the platform's algorithm is designed to expose you to a variety of content, including from strangers, to offer diverse perspectives and experiences. Or maybe you accidentally enabled a feature that displays such stories.

Maybe you've enabled some settings or followed certain people that allow their stories to show up in your feed.

Yes. On many photo - sharing platforms, like Google Photos, you can adjust the sharing settings. You can make the album private so that only you can view it, which effectively blocks everyone else from seeing it.

It could be that the feature to resize photos isn't available in that particular story platform. Check if there are any settings or options related to photo manipulation.

It could be that the feature isn't enabled for that particular story or the entire platform doesn't support photo replies. Check the settings or FAQs for more info.

There might be some compatibility issues. Maybe the photo format or size is not supported for resizing within the story. Also, make sure you have the latest version of the app or software to access all the features.