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Story mockup maker

Fake Instagram Story Generator

Create an Instagram Story mockup with your photo, caption, and stickers. Download a free PNG without a watermark or account. Animate it with Pro.

Create Instagram story
Clean story PNGs without an account
Pro 9:16 video and animation
Runs in your browser
Stickers, music, and Close Friends

Made with TheFake

Instagram Story screenshot example

A photo, a short caption, and a mention tag. Customize the same details in the story editor.

Open the editor

Workflow

How to make an Instagram Story mockup

  1. 01

    Step 1

    Add your photo and profile

    Upload a background photo, then set the creator name, avatar, and timestamp.

  2. 02

    Step 2

    Customize everything

    Write a short caption and add a mention, poll, or question sticker. Drag each element into place.

  3. 03

    Step 3

    Export in HD

    Download a free PNG without an account or watermark. Use Pro for 9:16 video and animation export.

Features

Built around the details people recognize first

Set the interface cues that make an Instagram story recognizable, then export it for close-up edits.

Start with the 9:16 frame

Open Instagram Story story mode with a 9:16 frame, creator header, reply box, and progress bars already in place.

Text and sticker control

Add styled text, mention tags, location, hashtag, link, countdown, emoji slider, poll, question, quiz, and music stickers.

Story state controls

Set Close Friends, verified author, time ago, liked state, replies, Seen by, viewer count, quick reactions, and segment progress.

What you can customize in Instagram

These are the details viewers notice first when an Instagram screen appears on camera.

  • Liked state, replies on or off, Seen by, viewer count, and quick reaction emojis
  • Location, mention, hashtag, link, countdown, emoji slider, poll, question, and quiz stickers
  • Creator username, avatar upload, verified badge, timestamp, and Close Friends cue
  • Multi-story slides with progress bars and active segment control
  • Music sticker with song title, artist, album art, quick presets, and draggable placement
  • Styled text overlays with clean, bold, glow, typewriter, highlight, outline, and glass looks

Also included

Background image upload, URL input, and 9:16 crop flowMultilingual text and locale-aware exportsFree PNG screenshots without an account or watermarkPro video and animation export up to 4KInstagram Story 9:16 frame

FAQ

Common questions about Instagram stories

Quick answers about workflow, realism, and export decisions.

Is this Instagram Story generator free with no watermark?
Yes. PNG screenshots export without a watermark and do not require an account. Animated preview playback remains watermarked for non-Pro users. Video, animation, and carousel exports require Pro.
How do I make a fake Instagram Story mention?
Upload a photo, add a mention sticker with the @ handle, and drag it into place. Add a short caption, then download your PNG. Mention tags are part of the mockup and do not notify anyone on Instagram.
Can I add polls, question boxes, and music?
Yes. Edit poll questions and options, write a question-box prompt, or add a music label with a song title, artist, and album art. These are visual stickers: they do not collect votes or play audio.
Can I make a Close Friends story?
Yes. Enable Close Friends to show the green badge in the header. You can also customize the profile, timestamp, viewer count, liked state, and reply controls.
Can I export an animated Instagram Story?
Yes. Pro includes 9:16 video and animation export with story progress and timed reveals. Free PNG export is available when you only need a still screenshot.
Do I need to connect my Instagram account?
No. Create the mockup in your browser without connecting to Instagram. The generator does not publish stories or change real accounts, views, or replies.
Can I make Instagram scenes in different languages?
Yes. Write Instagram scenes in English, Spanish, French, Arabic, Brazilian Portuguese, German, Japanese, Indonesian, Turkish, and Simplified Chinese. The editor includes locale-aware fonts and story text rendering so multilingual story screenshots and videos stay readable.
Ready in under 2 minutes

Make your first Instagram story

Open story mode, add the stickers and creator cues that fit your scene, then export a clean 9:16 mockup.

Open the Instagram story editor