Set the scene for your next post
Start with a 1080 × 1080 post or a 1080 × 1920 story. Pick colors that feel like you, download your background, then add photos and text in your usual editor.
Instagram Post and Story Background Maker for Custom Colors
Make square, portrait, and story backgrounds for a cohesive Instagram feed.
Free to use. No signup or watermark.1080 × 1080px
Made on your devicePreview fits; export is full size
Square posts, portrait posts and 1080x1920 story backgrounds
Create matching backgrounds for Instagram posts, stories, and cover artwork. Start from a square, portrait, or tall story canvas, then choose colors that work together across your feed. Download the background and add your own text or photos using your usual editor before sharing. Use 1080 × 1080 for a square design, 1080 × 1350 for a 4:5 portrait or 1080 × 1920 for a 9:16 story; review the upload crop for the placement you choose.
Ways to use the instagram image
Create a consistent palette for quote posts.
Prepare simple story backgrounds.
Make a clean background for a Reel cover design.
How to create matching Instagram post and story backgrounds
Reuse a palette across square posts, portrait posts, and stories while giving each exported image the proportions its placement needs.
Choose square, 4:5 portrait or 9:16 story dimensions
Use the square preset for a 1:1 base, the portrait preset for a taller feed image, or the 1080 × 1920 preset for a 9:16 story canvas. These are convenient design sizes; the service's current crop and upload behavior should be checked in its own preview.
Carry the palette across formats
Save the colors and gradient settings before making another size. A radial gradient can shift the emphasis when a canvas becomes taller, so inspect each version rather than assuming the same settings create an identical composition. Add your own photos or branding in your usual editor.
Plan content around overlays
Story controls and other interface elements can cover the top, bottom, or edges of a design. Keep important content away from those areas and inspect the final upload. The generator exports still backgrounds only; it does not create a post schedule, publish to an account, or supply copyrighted photos.
Need help choosing a file? Read the image format guide or compare common pixel dimensions.
Popular instagram image sizes
Choose a starting point. Every size is fully customizable.
Instagram Image: questions & answers
Everything you need before your next download.
Can I make a vertical Instagram story background?
Yes. Choose the 1080 × 1920 story preset for a 9:16 portrait canvas. Keep your added content clear of interface overlays and preview before publishing.
Does this tool publish to Instagram?
No. It generates an image download. You can edit the background further and upload it to Instagram yourself.
Start your next creation with a simple image
Set the mood for a social post, refresh your wallpaper, or give a presentation a clean opening. Pick a canvas and make it yours.
Put your favorite colors on your screen
A soft sunset gradient or a quiet wash of color can make a screen feel like yours. Choose a 4K desktop canvas or a portrait phone size, then build a wallpaper around your own palette.
Give your next presentation a clean opening
Leave room for your ideas with a white canvas, or set the tone with a simple gradient. Start at 1920 × 1080, then add your title in a slide app or use the background for a project cover.