Workflow

Make a photo strip for Instagram Stories

Turn a few event, travel, or friend photos into one vertical strip that is easy to share in Stories without uploading the originals.

Last updated: July 28, 2026

Start with a tight set

Pick three or four photos that belong together. A photo strip works best when the images share a moment, color mood, or small story rather than trying to include everything.

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Choose the Story strip layout

Open Photo Strip Maker, add your photos, choose the 9:16 Story strip, then reorder the frames. Leave print cut guides off for sharing.

Photo Strip Maker
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Adjust fit and style

Use zoom and position controls so faces or key details sit comfortably in each slot. Add a short title or date only if it helps the memory.

Photo Strip Maker
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Compress before sharing

If the exported PNG or JPG is too large for messaging or posting, run the finished strip through Image Compressor.

Image Compressor

Before posting

  • No private details are visible in the photos
  • The title and date are short enough to read on mobile
  • The preview matches the downloaded image
  • The final file is small enough for your app
Do I need to use Instagram's exact Story size?

The Story strip preset uses a 9:16 canvas. Classic strips can also be shared, but Instagram may add padding or crop depending on how you place them.

Can I make a wider strip instead?

Yes. Use the wide 3 strip for chats, headers, or horizontal sharing rather than Stories.

Does this workflow upload my photos?

No. Photo Strip Maker and Image Compressor process supported images locally in your browser.

Use Pixlery tools

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Make photo strips

Arrange existing JPG, PNG, or WebP photos in one vertical column or horizontal row, then export a printable or share-ready strip.

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Take photo booth pictures

Use your camera for a free private countdown photo booth, then download, share, or print the finished strip.

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Export social images

Prepare one image for multiple social platforms with independent framing, source-checked presets, and ZIP export.

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Combine images

Merge 2–10 JPG, PNG, or WebP files vertically or horizontally with spacing, padding, and local export.

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Related reading

Guide

Instagram image sizes and ratios

Instagram currently keeps photos between 1.91:1 and 3:4 when the width is within its supported range. Prepare each placement separately instead of relying on the upload crop.

Guide

Photo strip vs collage: which should you make?

A photo strip is a fixed-frame memory layout—not a free collage. Use Photo Strip Maker for booth-style strips; use Combine Images when you need custom rows, grids, or stitching.

Guide

Photo strip layout ideas for stories and prints

Match the strip to the moment: classic vertical columns for prints, Story strip for phones, and horizontal rows for landscapes or group sequences.

Guide

What is EXIF metadata in photos?

EXIF is hidden data embedded in many camera and phone exports—camera model, capture time, and sometimes GPS. It travels with the file until you remove it.

Guide

Birthday photo booth online: party setup tips

You do not need a rental booth for a kid's party or a small office surprise. Open Online Photo Booth in the browser, pick a Birthday template, and let guests take timed strips while the cake cools.

Workflow

Prepare multiple social media images from one source

Choose the placements first, refine each crop separately, then export one ZIP and inspect every platform's final upload preview.

Workflow

Make a photo booth strip at home

You need a browser, decent light, and about ten minutes. Online Photo Booth handles countdown capture, template framing, and export— including a print sheet when you want physical copies.