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Instagram mockups · Updated for 2026
Create Instagram mockups built around current 2026 layouts
MockUp Buddy is a browser-based Instagram mockup generator for designers, agencies and social teams. Preview posts, Stories, Reels and carousels with your own artwork, captions and profile details. Start with 20 free PNG exports, with no card required.
Made for designers, social teams, PR teams, marketers and anyone who needs to make an idea feel real before it goes live.
Posts · Stories · Reels · Carousels
Built for real creative work
Create an Instagram mockup
Make the concept feel real before you post it
MockUp Buddy helps you present Instagram ideas in context, so teams and clients can judge the creative rather than imagining how it might look once published.
✓Current 3:4 feed support alongside 4:5, square and landscape options
✓9:16 Stories and Reels with platform UI overlays
✓Editable profile, caption, media, engagement and crop controls
From idea to believable mockup
01Choose your platform or use case
02Make the content yours
03Export it ready for the deck
How it works
Build the Instagram format you need without recreating the interface manually.
Add your content
Update the profile, caption, media and engagement values.
Check and export
Review the crop and safe zones, then export a PNG for your presentation. Pro also includes supported MP4 exports.
Instagram mockups for real creative work
Useful for campaign concepts, client approvals, social planning and pitch decks.
Updated for current layouts
Use current 2026 feed ratios and full-screen Story/Reel formats rather than relying on an old social template.
Realistic presentation
Show creative inside a current Instagram-style interface, including the platform UI around the artwork.
Fast iterations
Change creative, copy and crop without rebuilding the mockup from scratch.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Instagram mockup generator free?
The Free plan includes 20 PNG exports in total, with no card required. Pro includes unlimited PNG exports, 50 MP4 exports per month for supported formats, multiple artboards and saved mockups.
Do I need Photoshop or a PSD template?
No. Upload your finished artwork and edit the profile, caption, engagement and supported media crop directly in the browser. Keep your source design in whichever design tool you prefer.
Can I check Instagram safe zones?
Yes. Safe-zone tools are available on the Free plan. They help you check important text and artwork against platform UI areas; interface details can vary by device and account.
Is the Instagram mockup updated for 2026?
Yes. MockUp Buddy is built around current 2026 Instagram layouts and dimensions, including 3:4 feed support and 9:16 Stories and Reels. Instagram can A/B test interface details, so we describe the UI as current rather than claiming every account is visually identical.
Can I create an Instagram post mockup?
Yes. MockUp Buddy can create Instagram post mockups alongside Story, Reel and carousel formats.
Can I change the Instagram profile and engagement?
Yes. The editor includes profile, copy, media and engagement controls for supported formats.
Can I export my Instagram mockup?
Yes. You can export supported mockups for use in presentations, approvals and creative reviews.
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Create the mockup, make the changes and export it when it is ready.
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