What is Instagram Story Maker?

Create Instagram stories in the standard 9:16 vertical format. Pick a gradient or photo background, add text and shapes, then download as a full-resolution image ready to post.

The canvas is a fixed 1080×1920 (9:16) — the exact size Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat and Facebook Stories ship. Drop in a photo background, pick from gradient presets, or set a solid colour. Text layers support custom fonts and colours, and shapes can be layered on top. Export gives you a full-resolution PNG, no watermark.

How to use

1. Step 1 — Choose a background: pick a gradient preset, solid color, or upload your own photo as the backdrop.
2. Step 2 — Add text layers with different fonts, sizes, and colors. Position elements by dragging them on the canvas.
3. Step 3 — Add shapes and decorative elements if desired, then download the story as a 1080×1920 PNG.

When to use

• Announcing a sale, drop or product launch with a single branded story frame.
• Reposting a quote or testimonial as a story without opening a full design app.
• Making a quick "link in bio" or swipe-up prompt to point followers somewhere.

Result

Create a product launch story: upload a product photo as background, add 'NEW ARRIVAL' in bold white text at the top, a price badge in the corner, and 'Swipe Up' text at the bottom.

FAQ

Does the output match Instagram's recommended story dimensions?

Yes. The canvas is locked at 1080×1920 pixels with a 9:16 aspect ratio, which is what Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Snapchat recommend. The PNG export goes straight into your camera roll at that exact size.

Can I use my own photo as the background?

Yes. Upload any JPG or PNG and it fills the canvas. The image scales to cover 1080×1920 so portrait-orientation photos work best — landscape shots will crop on the sides.

Will text stay sharp when I post the story?

Text is rasterised at the full export resolution, so it stays crisp after Instagram re-encodes the image. Keep important text inside the middle 80% of the frame — the top and bottom strips overlap with the username and reply bar.

Is there a watermark on the exported image?

No. The PNG you download is yours — no watermark, branding, or signup gate. Use it on any platform.

Why does my gradient look slightly different after posting?

Instagram re-compresses uploaded images, which can shift subtle gradients toward visible banding. Using a high-contrast gradient (warm to cool, not two close shades) survives the recompression much better.

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