Start at the right size
Design directly in the vertical format and export a sharp 1080 × 1920 PNG.
Free 9:16 social story maker
Make your story stop the scroll.
Combine photos, type and color in a polished vertical layout. Preview the safe zones, make it yours and download a crisp 1080 × 1920 story—no design software needed.
Perfect 9:16 sizeNo watermarkPhotos stay private
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Your pocket design studio
Build a story layout in three steps
Your photos never leave this browser.
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Designed for the thumb zone
Create an Instagram story layout online
A good social story feels effortless, but the layout does real work: it gives photos room to breathe, keeps text readable and protects important details from interface buttons. This free online story layout builder handles the 9:16 canvas so you can focus on the idea.
Protect the message
Optional guides show where platform controls may overlap your design.
Keep photos private
Everything is assembled locally in your browser, without uploading your images.
A quicker creative rhythm
From camera roll to finished story
Start with one strong photo or combine a small set into a collage. Add a headline with real contrast, leave comfortable edges and export when the design reads clearly at phone size.
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Choose the compositionMatch the template to the number and shape of your photos.
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Build a clear hierarchyLead with one short headline and use the caption only for useful context.
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Check before sharingTurn on safe zones and make sure faces, text and calls to action remain visible.
Useful details
Story layout builder FAQ
What size is an Instagram Story?
Instagram Stories use a vertical 9:16 format. This builder exports at 1080 × 1920 pixels, so the image is ready for a full-screen story without extra resizing.
Is this story layout builder online and free?
Yes. The tool is free to use online with no sign-up, installation or watermark.
Can I create a photo collage for my story?
Yes. The Split, Mosaic and Editorial templates arrange two or three photos inside one vertical story canvas.
Are my photos uploaded or stored?
No. Your photos are read and arranged locally in your browser. They are not sent to a server by this tool.
Will the design work for Facebook Stories or WhatsApp Status?
Yes. The 9:16 PNG works well for Instagram Stories, Facebook Stories, WhatsApp Status and many other vertical social formats.
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