Instagram Story Templates
Vertical 9:16 Instagram story templates for quotes, tips, announcements, polls, and carousel teasers. Designed for engagement and swipe-up actions.
12 templates
Choose a template to start.
Each template is CSS-rendered for SEO crawlability and fully editable in the Highlightly canvas.
How it works
From source to story template in minutes.
Import your source
Paste a URL, upload a PDF, drop in text, or search for an article. Highlightly extracts hooks, stats, quotes, and key points.
Pick your template
Browse the 12 templates above. Each one has distinct colors, layout, and typography that you can preview before choosing.
Edit and customize
Swap in your extracted content, adjust colors, update fonts, add your brand kit, and fine-tune the layout in the canvas editor.
Export and publish
Download as high-resolution PNG in your preferred aspect ratio. Share directly to LinkedIn, X, Instagram, or embed in newsletters.
Using instagram story templates with Highlightly.
Each template is designed as a starting point. The CSS-rendered preview above shows you exactly what the layout looks like before you commit. In the editor, you can change every element: swap colors to match your brand kit, update typography, replace placeholder text with extracted content, and adjust positioning.
Templates work with Highlightly's extraction engine. Paste a source, review the extracted hooks and quotes, then apply a template to the content you selected. Brand Kit settings carry across all templates automatically.
Common questions
What size are Instagram stories?
Instagram stories use a 9:16 aspect ratio at 1080x1920 pixels. All Highlightly story templates are designed at this resolution.
Can I use these templates for TikTok too?
Yes. The 9:16 vertical format works for TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Snapchat in addition to Instagram Stories.
How do I add a link to my story?
After exporting the story graphic from Highlightly, upload it to Instagram and add a link sticker. The CTA templates are designed to draw attention to the link area.
Can I batch-create multiple stories?
Yes. Highlightly lets you generate a sequence of story slides from a single source article, making it easy to create story series.
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Turn source content into instagram story templates.
Paste a link, upload a document, or start from text. Pick a template, customize with your brand, and export.