Instagram Story Maker Free Online
Design Instagram Stories and Reels covers with a 1080x1920 vertical canvas. Safe-zone guides show where app buttons overlap so your content stays visible. Add photos, text with custom fonts, stickers, and shapes. Save as PNG or JPG and upload directly to Instagram. No watermark, no sign-up, no upload to servers.
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How to use
- Start from a template or a blank 1080x1920 canvas.
- Turn on the safe-area guide to see where app buttons will cover.
- Add photos, text, stickers, and shapes. Drag and resize them freely.
- Keep important text and faces out of the top and bottom button areas.
- Save as PNG or JPG and share to Instagram Stories or as a Reels cover.
How it works
The canvas editor runs entirely in your browser. Photos you add stay on your device and are never uploaded. The safe-area guide marks the top and bottom zones where Instagram overlays UI elements like the username, sticker tray, and swipe-up button. Drafts save automatically in IndexedDB (up to 5). How to verify. Also available as a free REST API for developers and AI agents (edge-processed, zero retention).
Also available as: Story & Reels Cover Maker | Instagram Post Maker
FAQ
What size is an Instagram Story?
Instagram Stories are displayed at 1080x1920 pixels (9:16 aspect ratio). This tool starts with that exact canvas size.
What are the safe zones?
The top ~14% and bottom ~14% of a Story can be covered by the username, stickers tray, and other UI. Keep important content in the middle area shown by the guide.
Can I make Reels covers too?
Yes. Reels covers use the same 9:16 ratio. Design your cover here and upload it when publishing your Reel.
Can I add my own photos and fonts?
Yes. Upload any photo and position it on the canvas. The editor includes 16 fonts, and you can apply outline and shadow effects to text.
Are my photos sent to a server?
No. Everything runs in your browser. Photos and drafts are stored locally in IndexedDB.
Last checked: October 10, 2026 · Ttukttak Design team