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Free Instagram Story Ad Mockup Generator

Build a realistic Instagram Story ad preview with your own creative, copy and call-to-action, then export it as a PNG. Free, no signup, and your image or video never leaves your browser.

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Why it matters

Why a Instagram Story mockup matters

A Story ad is full-screen and vertical, which changes how it has to be judged. The creative fills the whole 9:16 frame, a progress bar and the brand sit at the top, and the call-to-action lives at the very bottom. Elements too close to either edge get covered by the interface — so what looks balanced in a design file can end up with the headline hidden behind a profile row.

For client approval, a Story mockup makes vertical framing concrete. It shows whether the key message survives inside the safe area, whether the creative reads in the two seconds a Story gets, and whether the call-to-action is reachable by a thumb — a far more productive conversation than describing a vertical ad in words.

This generator draws neutral Story chrome — a generic progress bar, plain avatar and simple CTA prompt — so nothing trademarked ships in your preview. Add a vertical image or video, set the brand and a real call-to-action, and it renders full-screen live. Export a PNG when it is ready; your media is handled locally the entire time.

⚡The one rule for 9:16

Keep your logo and key message clear of roughly the top and bottom 14% — that's where the profile row and call-to-action sit. Anything closer gets covered by the interface.

Get the details right before launch

Once the Instagram Story mockup is approved, confirm the creative is production-ready — then launch it for real.

  1. 1

    Check the specs

    Confirm the right dimensions and length with the Instagram Story ad specs.

  2. 2

    Clear the safe zone

    Run the safe-zone checker so no text is covered by the interface.

  3. 3

    Verify the aspect ratio

    Check the aspect ratio fits the placement before export.

  4. 4

    Launch across Meta & TikTok

    Upload the approved creative once and push it live in a single flow with uplads.

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Frequently asked questions

What is an Instagram Story ad mockup?
It is a full-screen 9:16 preview that shows your vertical creative with the brand row at the top and the call-to-action at the bottom, exactly where the real Story interface places them. It lets you confirm the framing works and nothing important is hidden by the UI before the ad goes live.
How do I keep text inside the Story safe zone?
Keep important text and your logo away from roughly the top and bottom 14 percent of the frame, where the profile row and the call-to-action sit. The mockup shows those areas in context so you can see at a glance whether anything is being covered; for exact pixel margins use a dedicated safe-zone checker alongside this preview.
Is this Story preview tool free and private?
Yes — no signup, no email, no watermark. Your image or video is processed locally in the browser and never uploaded, and PNG export is unlimited.
Can I preview a video Story ad?
Yes. Vertical video plays inside the full-screen frame so you can see the pacing and framing, and exporting to PNG captures whichever frame is currently showing.
What do I do once the Story ad is approved?
Once the mockup is signed off you still have to launch the real ad. uplads lets you upload the 9:16 master once and bulk-launch it across Instagram, Facebook and TikTok, so the approved Story concept goes live without being rebuilt per placement.

Approved? Launch it for real

Bulk-launch across Meta & TikTok with uplads — upload the approved creative once and push 50+ ads live in a single flow, instead of rebuilding the ad placement by placement.

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