Instagram Story Generator
A 9:16 story frame with the progress ticks, a name chip and overlay text. Upload a photo or keep the gradient. Export a PNG. Not Instagram.
Private by design. The 9:16 frame is drawn and exported in this tab.
FreeNo sign-upRuns in your browserDesignApplication
How to make a fake Instagram story
- Set name, time and location. They sit in the usual story chrome.
- Write the overlay. The large caption at the bottom.
- Optional photo, then export. PNG is 2× the on-screen frame.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I publish this as a real story?
- You can download the PNG and upload it yourself. This page does not talk to Instagram.
- Is this affiliated with Instagram?
- No.
Use Cases
- Mock a story ad before the shoot
- Place overlay type on a still
- Make a 9:16 frame for a client deck
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