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Tools / Instagram story maker

Instagram story maker

Create vertical 9:16 stories and Reel covers from templates or a blank page. The editor shows where Instagram puts its own buttons so your text stays readable.

Runs entirely in your browser

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About this tool

Stories and Reels are vertical 9:16 images, 1080 × 1920 pixels. Instagram places your profile name at the top and the reply bar and buttons at the bottom, so anything important should sit in the middle of the frame.

The editor marks those areas on the canvas while you work. The story templates here keep their text inside the safe part of the frame, so you can change the words without them disappearing under the app’s own controls.

Frequently asked questions

What size is an Instagram story?
1080 × 1920 pixels, a 9:16 vertical image. Reel covers use the same size.
Is it really free?
Yes. Every template, size and export format is free, with no sign-up and no watermark.
Are my photos uploaded anywhere?
No. Photos you add are read by your browser and stay on your device; the editor and the export both run locally.
Is my design saved?
Not between visits yet. Your design lives in the open tab, so export it before you close the tab; the editor warns you if you try to leave with unsaved work.

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