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Instagram Story Maker — 9:16 full-screen, type and it's done

Make a full-screen Instagram Story at the exact 9:16: type a headline, pick a color theme, or drop a photo as the background and add text over it. Poster Cat lays it out at 1080×1920 and lets you place the text top, center, or bottom so it clears the profile bubble and the bottom bar. It runs entirely in your browser — no login, no watermark, nothing uploaded.

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Vertical story cover maker preview

Story drop

9:16 mobile

9:16
Output previewEditable output

Template starters

6 ideas
Vertical story cover maker preview9:16

Link teaser

Vertical story teasing a link, drop, or new article.

Vertical story cover maker preview9:16

Flash promo

Urgent story card with a bottom CTA and high contrast.

Vertical story cover maker preview9:16

Countdown

Announcement story for a launch countdown or event reminder.

Vertical story cover maker preview9:16

Daily prompt

Soft story card for a daily prompt, quote, or reflection.

Vertical story cover maker preview9:16

Status update

Simple vertical announcement with centered large type.

Vertical story cover maker preview9:16

Poll intro

Story opener for a question, poll, or audience prompt.

Templates
Layout
Align
Highlight block
Font
Theme
Background

Drop an image, or click to choose

Stays in your browser

Local only · no watermark · image & text never uploaded

How to use instagram story maker

  1. 1Type a headline and a short subtitle.
  2. 2Pick a color theme, or drop a photo for a background story.
  3. 3Place the text (top / center / bottom) to clear the UI overlays.
  4. 4Hit Download to post it as your Story.

Why use Poster Cat's Instagram Story Maker?

  • Full-screen ratio: 9:16 (1080×1920) fills the phone — the native Story size.
  • Safe placement: center the text to clear the profile bubble and bottom controls.
  • Local, watermark-free: photos never upload; exports are clean and free.

Frequently asked questions

What size is an Instagram Story?

1080×1920 px, 9:16, full screen. The top ~250px and bottom ~250px can be covered by the profile bubble and the reply bar, so keep key text centered.

Can I use my own photo?

Yes. Drop a photo as the background, raise the overlay to darken it, then add text on top so it stays readable. The photo is composited locally and never uploaded.

Can it match my feed posts?

Yes — make a post first, then reuse the same theme and label on a story for a consistent set across your content.

Updated · Poster Cat team

Sources, review and limits

Last verified

2026-06-17

Author

PosterCat editorial desk

Reviewer

Poster export review

Primary sources

  • Browser Canvas APIs
  • Curated poster, promo and social-size presets
  • User-provided copy and uploaded images

Poster exports are design assets. Check print bleed, platform rules, trademark permissions and final copy before publishing.