{"id":110626,"date":"2019-01-02T21:31:22","date_gmt":"2019-01-02T21:31:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sftarticles.wpenginepowered.com\/en\/?p=110626"},"modified":"2025-07-01T22:34:28","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T05:34:28","slug":"5-instagram-story-apps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/5-instagram-story-apps\/","title":{"rendered":"5 apps for creating the perfect Instagram story"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Instagram stories have become a phenomenon. Your friends, organizations, celebrities, and brands have embraced them. They’re fun to watch and fun to make. Are you looking to take your Instagram stories to the next level? Below, you’ll find some of the best apps to help you do just that.<\/p>\n

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5 apps for creating the perfect Instagram story<\/h2>\n

1. Canva<\/a><\/h3>\n

Available for both Android and iPhone, this app is awesome and allows users to easily make collages and add fun fonts to their Insta stories. It\u2019s fast, efficient, and user-friendly. It comes with many templates and allows users to upload photos, icons, graphs, and text. It\u2019s available on desktop, too.<\/p>\n

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2. Hype-Type<\/a><\/h3>\n

Create the Insta story of your dreams with this app, which lets you add animated captions to your stories. Given how cool Hype-Type is, it\u2019s surging in popularity. Just upload photos or videos and then add\u00a0styled and designed motion typography on top of them.<\/p>\n

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3. 8mm<\/a><\/h3>\n

Love all things vintage? This is a must-have Insta story app editor for you. With a simple concept, it makes all Insta story videos look vintage, applying a range of retro film grains, lenses, and frame shakes. Everything old is new again!<\/p>\n

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4. Preview<\/a><\/h3>\n

If you have an on-the-go lifestyle but want to post Insta stories in a timely manner, Preview is a must. The app allows you to plan and schedule stories in advance – perfect for influencers. With over 70 filters, the app is intuitive and a great way to save time and keep your Insta active.<\/p>\n

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5. Font Candy<\/a><\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re looking to use custom fonts in an Insta story, this is a useful app to have on your device. It allows brands to provide consistent visuals across platforms, which is essential in today\u2019s world. On this app, choose your own images or find one on Pixabay<\/a>, which is conveniently integrated into the app.<\/p>\n

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Improving your Instagram stories can be serious stuff! These apps enable you to perfectly enjoy the process, take care of business, and bring your stories to the next level.<\/p>\n

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