Instagram Story Generator
The Instagram Story Generator builds a full-screen, realistic Story frame right in your browser, complete with the segmented progress bar, timestamp, and floating chrome. Drop in your own background image and avatar, edit the username and caption, then export a crisp PNG. It is made for marketers, designers, and creators who need clearly-fictional Instagram Story mockups for demos, comps, memes, and presentations.
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Instagram Story Generator features
Full-screen Story layout
Recreates the authentic Instagram Story frame with a segmented progress bar, header timestamp, and floating action chrome so your mockup reads instantly as a Story.
Your images and avatar
Upload any background photo and profile picture, adjust the crop and zoom, and set the handle to match the exact scenario you are mocking up.
High-resolution PNG export
Export a sharp 1080x1920 Story-ratio PNG rendered at high pixel density, ready for slide decks, portfolios, or reposting.
Watermark-free and private
No forced watermark and nothing uploaded to a server. Every image is processed client-side in your browser, so your files never leave your device.
No login, totally free
Open the page and start designing. There is no account, no paywall, and no watermark gate between you and your finished mockup.
How to make a instagram story mockup
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Add your background and avatar
Upload the photo you want as the Story background plus a profile picture, then crop and zoom each to frame it exactly how you like.
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Edit the details
Set the username, timestamp, and any caption text, and adjust the progress bar so the frame matches the moment you are recreating.
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Export your PNG
Click export to download a high-resolution 1080x1920 Instagram Story mockup as a PNG, ready to drop into decks, portfolios, or posts.
What you can use it for
- Content marketing mockups and campaign previews
- Product demos and app onboarding walkthroughs
- Design comps and client presentation slides
- Memes and clearly-fictional parody content
- Social media strategy and social proof concepts
- Educational examples about media literacy and design
Frequently asked questions
Is the Instagram Story generator free?
Yes. It is completely free with no account, no subscription, and no paywall. Open the page and start designing your Story mockup right away.
Is it safe and legal to use?
It is safe for creating clearly-fictional mockups for demos, design comps, education, and memes. Do not use it to impersonate real people, spread misinformation, or deceive anyone, as that can be illegal and against Instagram's rules.
Can I use my own images and avatar?
Absolutely. Upload any background photo and profile picture, then crop and zoom them to fit. All processing happens in your browser, so your files are never uploaded to a server.
Does it export a high-resolution PNG?
Yes. Your Story exports as a crisp 1080x1920 PNG rendered at high pixel density, so it stays sharp in presentations, portfolios, and social posts.
Is the export watermark-free?
Yes. The generator does not stamp a forced watermark on your image, so you get a clean Instagram Story mockup ready to use.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes. It runs in any modern mobile or desktop browser with no app to install, so you can create and export a Story mockup from your phone.