How to Make Instagram Story Stickers (Transparent PNG Overlays)
Instagram Stories love custom overlays — faces, logos, labels, and meme cutouts. Make transparent PNGs at Story size and import them into Instagram for a branded look.
Use the Instagram Story canvas
In Stickerfy, choose Instagram Story (1080×1920). Designing at the correct aspect ratio prevents awkward cropping when you place the sticker on a Story.
Create transparent overlays
Remove backgrounds so only the sticker content remains. Avoid opaque full-bleed backgrounds unless you want a poster panel.
Design tips for Stories
Keep important content in the safe center area — Instagram UI covers the top and bottom. Bold outlines help stickers pop on busy photos and video.
Add stickers to Instagram
Save the PNG to your camera roll or camera uploads, then place it as a photo sticker / overlay in the Instagram Story editor. Scale and rotate as needed.
FAQ
What size are Instagram Story stickers?
Design on a 1080×1920 canvas, then export PNG. You can scale the sticker smaller inside Instagram.
Can I make animated stickers?
Stickerfy exports still PNG stickers. For animation, export frames from another tool or use Instagram’s built-in GIFs.