Instagram Stories Collage Maker for iPhone and iPad.

Design beautiful photo collages in the 9:16 vertical format — exactly right for Instagram Stories. Pick a layout, add your photos, and export in seconds.

Download on App Store

How it works

Three steps from app to posted.

1

Tap the Instagram Stories preset

Open SnapLayout and select the Stories format. Your canvas is set to 9:16 (1080 × 1920 px) instantly — no manual sizing or guesswork required.

2

Choose a vertical layout and add photos

Pick a grid layout designed for the tall canvas. Tap each cell and select photos from your camera roll. Pinch inside each cell to adjust the crop and framing.

3

Export and post to Stories

Tap Export to save your collage to your camera roll. Open Instagram, create a new Story, and select your exported image — it's already the perfect size.

9:16 Instagram Stories format preset in SnapLayout — tap once to apply

Built for 9:16

Stories format built in. Tap once and start designing.

Instagram Stories use a 9:16 vertical canvas (1080 × 1920 px). SnapLayout has this preset built in — no manual canvas setup, no pixel entry. Tap the Stories preset and start designing immediately.

  • Instagram Stories 9:16 preset
  • Vertical grid layouts
  • 1–4 photos per Story frame
  • Export to camera roll — upload directly to Instagram
Instagram Stories collage created fully offline in SnapLayout — photos never leave your device

Private and offline

Design your Stories on your Apple device. No uploads.

SnapLayout doesn't send your photos anywhere. Design and export happen entirely on your device — no login, no cloud, no waiting for uploads. Just open the app and create.

  • 100% on-device — no uploads
  • No account required
  • Works without internet
  • Your photos stay private
One 9:16 collage design shared across Instagram Stories, Reels and TikTok

Beyond Stories

One 9:16 design. Every vertical platform.

The Stories format isn't just for Instagram. The same 9:16 canvas works for Instagram Reels covers, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Snapchat. Design your vertical collage once in SnapLayout and post it wherever you need it — no resizing, no reformatting.

  • Instagram Stories (9:16)
  • Instagram Reels cover photo (9:16)
  • TikTok photo posts (9:16)
  • YouTube Shorts (9:16)

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Instagram Stories use a 9:16 vertical format at 1080 × 1920 px. SnapLayout includes this as a built-in preset so your canvas is always the correct size.
Yes. SnapLayout lets you arrange 2–4 photos in a single Story frame using a vertical grid layout. Choose a layout, add your photos, and export as one image.
Export your collage from SnapLayout to your camera roll, then open Instagram and create a new Story. Select your exported image from the camera roll and post as normal.
Yes. The 9:16 format works for Instagram Reels covers too. Design your collage in SnapLayout and use the exported image as your Reels cover photo.
Exporting requires a premium subscription. You can design and preview your collage for free before deciding to export.
Yes. Export your 9:16 collage from SnapLayout and use it for both. It works as an Instagram Story, a Reels cover photo, or the first frame of a Reel.
Depending on the grid layout you choose, SnapLayout supports 1–4 photos per Story frame. A 2-split gives a clean dual-photo look; a 4-grid creates a more editorial, magazine-style arrangement.
Yes. Export your collage from SnapLayout, then open Instagram Stories and add text, stickers, music, or effects on top — SnapLayout handles the layout and sizing, Instagram handles the interactive elements.

"I post Stories almost every day and vertical collages have become my signature format. SnapLayout makes it fast — I can put together a class recap collage between sessions."

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Lily C.
Yoga Instructor

"I use Stories to show multiple rooms of a property in one swipe. The 9:16 format is already set up, so I just add the photos and export. Saves me the back-and-forth of resizing."

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Ryan M.
Real Estate Agent

"After every event I put together a Stories collage of the highlights. Clients love it and it always looks polished. I don't have a design background, but you can't tell from the result."

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Anna B.
Event Planner

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Also see: Instagram Collage Maker and Instagram Carousel Maker.

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Your next Story is already designed.

Download SnapLayout and create Instagram Stories collages perfectly sized for 9:16 — in under a minute.

Download on App Store