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Instagram Story
Mockup Generator.
A little moment. A bigger story.
See it before you share it.
- Free editing & downloads
- PNG & JPG up to 3×
- No account or watermark
Keep an editable copy on your device. How it works
A FEW WAYS TO MAKE IT YOURS
Instagram Story examples.
A little inspiration to start.
A new drop, a favourite place, a question worth asking. Explore mobile and desktop Stories, light and dark views, and little details that make each one your own.
Mobile · Dark · Product launch
A small ritual, just for you
A rose-toned skincare launch with a full-height photo, simple headline and link sticker. Swap in your product and give your next collection a first look.
Desktop · Light · Studio story
Flowers for the everyday
A bright desktop Story viewer with a colourful floral photo and a location sticker. Use it for a studio update, local launch or the little things between campaigns.
Mobile · Dark · Travel story
Your next out-of-office moment
A sea-blue travel Story with a tall coastal photo, two-line headline and destination sticker. Preview a saved-for-later escape or a new travel campaign.
Desktop · Dark · Sponsored story
A new colour. Your own pace.
A dark desktop Story preview for a sneaker campaign. Try a Sponsored label, bold launch headline and a link sticker for the next drop.
Mobile · Light · Poll sticker
An easy question for a slow morning
A café Story with two coffees, a short headline and an editable poll. Change the question and both answers to start your own conversation.
Mobile · Dark · Close Friends
A little preview for your inner circle
A photo-free gradient Story with editable type, a mention sticker and a Close Friends label. Make a personal update, studio note or early collection preview.
Made with this generator. Sample brands, conversations and engagement counts are fictional.
A MOMENT WORTH SHARING
Your next Story.
Already taking shape.
Give it your own voice.
Write a short message, add a sticker and adjust the details. Try mobile or desktop to see it in context.
Bring it to the next review.
Download a standard PNG or JPG for free. Choose 1×, 2× or 3× for your presentation, all free.
A FEW USEFUL DETAILS
Before you
make it yours.
Can I save a project or use content from an AI assistant?
Yes. Save project downloads an editable file with your settings, text and uploaded images. Open project restores it in the same tool, or lets you paste project JSON from an assistant. Review it before replacing your draft. Files are processed in your browser, not uploaded to your account.
Can I use the downloaded images commercially?
Yes. Images exported from these social and app mockup tools can be used in personal projects, social posts, presentations and client work without a Mockaps subscription or attribution. You still need permission for content you add. Platform names and logos belong to their owners; a mockup does not imply their endorsement.
Is the Instagram Story mockup generator free?
Yes. All current editing features and PNG or JPG downloads at 1×, 2× and 3× are free. No account, subscription or watermark. The download controls show the exact pixel dimensions for your design. Very large designs may need a smaller size to fit your browser’s image limits.
What can I customize?
Add your profile photo, username, timestamp and verified badge. Change the Story image and crop, add text with its own size, color, alignment and position, and choose a link, location, mention or poll sticker. Set progress bars, Close Friends, Sponsored, liked and paused states.
Can I use my own photo?
Yes. Upload a PNG, JPG or WebP image up to 8 MB. Images are resized locally in your browser and fitted to the 9:16 Story area. Adjust the zoom and horizontal or vertical crop, or choose a solid color or gradient instead.
Can I make a Story without a photo?
Yes. Choose a solid color or gradient in Story image, then add your message in Text & stickers. Edit the font size, bold or italic styling, color, alignment and vertical position. Up to six lines are shown, so a short message works best.
Can I preview a link or poll?
Yes. Choose a sticker and edit its label, or write a poll question with two answers. Move the sticker up or down to fit your design. These are visual previews in a still image. Links do not open and polls do not collect votes.
How do mobile, desktop and dark mode work?
Mobile shows a full-height Story and reply bar. Desktop places the vertical Story inside a wider viewer with navigation arrows. Light and dark themes change the surrounding viewer and reply controls; your Story design keeps its own colors.
Where is my Story saved?
Your latest Story and resized photos save in this browser on this device, separately from Instagram Post and the other tools. Nothing is saved to your account. Clearing site data removes the local draft.
Can I load one of the examples?
Yes. Choose Use this example below the editor. Its profile, photo, text, sticker and viewer settings become editable. You will be asked before replacing your local Story draft, and you can restore the previous draft until you reload the page.
Does this create a video or publish to Instagram?
No. This creates a still-image mockup for ideas, campaigns and client reviews. Player controls and progress bars are visual. It does not connect to Instagram or publish anything. The live Instagram interface can vary by device and product update.
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