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Instagram Story Design

designing your Instagram story with templates

Design Instagram Stories that stand out from the pack, regardless of your design experience. Start with a design template, or check our Instagram posts size chart to begin.

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designing your Instagram story with templates

Design your Instagram Story with our templates

PicMonkey’s pre-sized, pro-designed Instagram templates will help you create Stories that will attract eyeballs, super fast. With 500 million daily Instagram Story viewers, you’ve got a lot of competition. Starting with Instagram Story templates can give you a design leg up.

It's a Slow Process - Instagram Story Template
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How to design an Instagram Story

  1. Start Click Create New and open a blank canvas or Story template.

  2. Design Add graphics and text that extend your swingin' look and hook your followers.

  3. Enhance Customize your content by applying photo effects, textures, and shadows.

  4. Upload Your Story design is auto-saved to the cloud — export when you’re ready to post.

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