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instagram-post-generator

An Instagram post generator builds non-photo posts — quote cards, carousel slides, info-graphic posts, "tips" posts, and announcement cards — at exactly the dimensions Instagram expects (1080×1080 square, 1080×1350 portrait, 1080×1920 reel/story). The ZTools Instagram Post Generator includes 50+ templates across categories (quote, tip, announcement, before-after, swipe-for-more carousel, listicle), with brand-color customisation, font pairing, SVG decorative elements, and multi-slide carousel export (up to 10 slides as 10 PNGs). Pure browser Canvas; no upload, no signup, no watermark.

Use cases​

Daily / weekly content series​

Tip-of-the-day, quote-of-the-week, or stat-of-the-day series. Templates ensure visual consistency without designer time per post.

Carousel posts (up to 10 slides) reach 1.4× more accounts than single-image posts. Generator handles multi-slide layout + consistent branding.

Quote / testimonial posts​

Quote cards from books, customer testimonials, or thought leaders — reliable engagement format requiring just text + good typography.

Announcement / event posts​

Product launch, webinar, hiring, milestone — branded announcement card faster than custom design.

Brand-aligned reposts​

Convert plain copy or external content into your branded format before reposting. Maintains feed cohesion.

How it works​

  1. Pick template category — Quote, tip, announcement, before/after, listicle, swipeable carousel, statistic, comparison.
  2. Pick post format — 1080×1080 square (feed), 1080×1350 portrait (feed, more screen), 1080×1920 (Story / Reel), or carousel (10 slides).
  3. Customise content — Title, body, attribution, accent color, brand logo placement.
  4. Tune visuals — Font pair (heading + body), background color/gradient/pattern, decorative SVG elements, overlay opacity.
  5. Multi-slide for carousels — Add slide 2, 3, ..., 10. Each can use a different sub-template; consistent header/footer enforces brand.
  6. Export PNG / ZIP — Single PNG for posts; ZIP with 10 PNGs for carousels. Direct upload to Instagram or scheduling tool.

Examples​

Input: Quote post: "Stay hungry, stay foolish." — Steve Jobs

Output: 1080×1080 square with large quote, attribution, brand logo. Ready to upload.

Input: 5-slide carousel: "5 SEO tips for 2026"

Output: 5 PNGs (cover + 4 tip slides) with consistent branding and "swipe →" cue on each.

Input: Announcement: "Now hiring senior engineers"

Output: Bold announcement card with company logo, role, and CTA.

Frequently asked questions​

Can I import my brand colors / fonts?

Yes — set brand color hex codes, upload custom font files (TTF/OTF/WOFF) or pick from Google Fonts. Settings persist for future sessions.

How do carousel posts work?

Instagram supports up to 10 slides per post. Tool exports them as numbered PNGs (1.png, 2.png, ...) — upload to Instagram in order.

What's the recommended portrait size?

1080×1350 (4:5) is the maximum portrait Instagram allows in-feed. Takes more vertical space than square — higher engagement on average.

Can I schedule posts?

Not from this tool — generate the PNGs, then upload to a scheduler (Later, Buffer, Hootsuite, Meta Business Suite).

Why does my text look pixelated on IG?

IG re-encodes images at upload. Use 1080×1080 minimum; Canvas exports at 2x DPI to mitigate.

Are the templates licensed for commercial use?

Yes — all template designs are CC0 / fair use; fonts are Google Fonts (open source). Custom-uploaded assets remain your property.

Tips​

  • Use 1080×1350 portrait — takes more screen space in feed, 25–40% higher engagement on average.
  • Carousels reach 1.4× more accounts than single-image posts — use them for evergreen content.
  • Pick ONE accent color for your brand and use it across all posts — feed cohesion drives follower retention.
  • First slide of a carousel needs a "hook" — explicit "swipe →" cue or curiosity gap.
  • Save your template settings (color, font, logo position) — speeds future post creation 5–10×.

Try it now​

The full instagram-post-generator runs in your browser at https://ztools.zaions.com/instagram-post-generator — no signup, no upload, no data leaves your device.

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Last updated: 2026-05-06 · Author: Ahsan Mahmood · Edit this page on GitHub