Instagram / Free tool
Instagram Story Maker
Turn a photo and a few words into a Story worth sharing. Choose a clear headline layout, add your account or message and download a ready-sized 1080 × 1920 image.
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How to use this tool
- 01
Choose your starting material
Add a photo when needed and enter the name or message for your design.
- 02
Make the layout your own
Choose colors, adjust the crop and check the preview at a useful viewing size.
- 03
Download your design
Save the finished PNG, or a matching cover set as a ZIP, ready for your social workflow.
Give your photo and message their own space
Choose a photo-above layout for a solid text panel or center the headline over the photo. Text fits the available area, and the preview shows the complete vertical composition.
How do I add my own photo and text?
Upload your photo, write a headline and add a supporting line such as your account name. Adjust the crop and choose the layout you prefer.
Frequently asked questions
What is an Instagram Story maker?
It creates a vertical image for an Instagram Story. SocQ combines your photo, headline, supporting text and colors into a 1080 × 1920 PNG.
What size should I use for a Story image?
This tool exports 1080 × 1920 pixels in a 9:16 shape, a practical full-screen vertical starting point for Stories.
How do I add my own photo and text?
Upload your photo, write a headline and add a supporting line such as your account name. Adjust the crop and choose the layout you prefer.
Can I choose between text layouts?
Yes. Place text in a solid panel below the photo or center it over a darkened photo background. Preview both to choose the clearest option.
How do I keep the headline readable?
Use a short headline, a contrasting text color and a photo crop with a clear focal point. Check the phone-sized preview before downloading.
How do I publish the finished Story?
Download the PNG, open Instagram’s Story creation screen and choose the saved image. Add any platform stickers or finishing touches there.
For developers
Bring Instagram data into your app
Use SocQ APIs to collect public profiles, posts, video information and comments for your own content research, reports and product workflows.
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