Mockups tool
Instagram Story Mockup
Place artwork into a phone-sized story frame with profile details.
Instagram Story Mockup workspace
Workspace
Instagram Story Mockup
Drop a screenshot or artwork
or · PNG, JPG, WebP
These are stylised canvas scenes rather than stock photography. Your uploaded artwork is placed with cover or contain fitting, and the final PNG is generated on this device.
Add an image to see the scene.
The guide
By the utils.sbs team · Reviewed November 2026 · How we build and review tools
Quick answer
Instagram Story Mockup is a free browser-based mockups tool. Place artwork into a phone-sized story frame with profile details. It runs with Canvas composition locally, requires no account and does not upload your files. Open the page, add your input, adjust any options and download the result.
What is Instagram Story Mockup?
Instagram Story Mockup is a free browser-based mockups tool from utils.sbs. Place artwork into a phone-sized story frame with profile details. It is built for quick, focused jobs: open the page, add your input, adjust the options and take the result with you. No account, install or server upload is required.
At a glance
| Category | Mockups |
|---|---|
| Input | Image files and the selected device or scene |
| Output | A rendered mockup image |
| Engine | Canvas composition |
| Processing | In your browser |
| Price | Free |
| Account | Not required |
How Instagram Story Mockup works
Mockups are composed on a canvas from your artwork and the selected device or scene. The final image is rendered locally.
How to use Instagram Story Mockup
- 1Open Instagram Story Mockup and add your input.
- 2Adjust the options: scene colour, scene gradient, ambient shadow, display name and more.
- 3Run the tool, check the preview or result, and download the output.
When to use Instagram Story Mockup
- Preview artwork on a device or scene before publishing.
- Create a presentation image for a design portfolio.
- Export a mockup without opening a full design suite.
Inputs and options
- Scene colour
- Set this value before running the tool.
- Scene gradient
- Set this value before running the tool.
- Ambient shadow
- Set this value before running the tool.
- Display name
- Set this value before running the tool.
- Handle
- Set this value before running the tool.
- Caption
- Set this value before running the tool.
- Verified badge
- Toggle this option on or off.
Limitations
Output resolution is limited by the source image and the browser's maximum canvas size.
Privacy and accuracy
Instagram Story Mockup processes its input in the browser whenever the platform API allows it. Files and values are not uploaded to a server for processing, and the tool does not require an account. For calculations, use the result as a reference and verify important decisions against the source formula or a qualified professional. Read our methodology.
FAQ
Instagram Story Mockup questions
What can I do with Instagram Story Mockup?
Place artwork into a phone-sized story frame with profile details. Instagram Story Mockup is part of the Mockups shelf on utils.sbs and is designed for quick, one-off tasks.
Is Instagram Story Mockup free to use?
Yes. Instagram Story Mockup is free, requires no account, and has no per-file or per-use charge.
Are my files uploaded when I use Instagram Story Mockup?
No. Instagram Story Mockup is designed to process your input locally in the browser. Files are not uploaded to a server for processing.
What formats does Instagram Story Mockup support?
It accepts image files and renders a composed mockup as a downloadable image.
Can I use Instagram Story Mockup on my phone?
Yes. Instagram Story Mockup is responsive and works in modern mobile browsers. Very large files may be limited by the device's available memory.
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