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Free Instagram Story Ad Template Builder

Build a 9:16 Instagram Story ad storyboard with timing, shot direction, overlay copy, CTA, and variation ideas.

Build the Story ad

Turn a paid social angle into a 9:16 storyboard.

Your Story storyboard will appear here

Generate a timed 9:16 Story ad with shots, overlays, CTA, and variation ideas for the next paid social test.

Build a Story ad storyboard in three steps

  1. 01

    Enter the Story angle

    Add product, audience, offer, benefit, proof, CTA, length, template type, and hook style.

  2. 02

    Generate the storyboard

    Get a timed 9:16 Story ad structure with shot direction, overlays, voiceover, and CTA.

  3. 03

    Produce variations

    Use the storyboard blocks to test new first frames, proof moments, overlays, and Story cuts.

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Instagram Story Ad Template Builder questions

What is an Instagram Story Ad Template Builder?

An Instagram Story Ad Template Builder creates a repeatable 9:16 storyboard for planning timing, hook, shot direction, overlay copy, proof, CTA, and variation ideas before production.

How long should an Instagram Story ad be?

Most performance-focused Story ads should be short enough to understand quickly. This builder supports 15 to 30 seconds and keeps each beat scannable for mobile viewing.

What should the first frame include?

The first frame should make the problem, outcome, proof, or offer visible without audio. A strong first-frame overlay often becomes the main creative testing variable.

How does Sovran help after I build the Story template?

Sovran helps teams remix Story ad blocks into fresh 9:16 variants by swapping hooks, proof beats, product moments, and CTAs from approved footage.

Turn Story templates into more video ad variants

Use Sovran to remix approved clips, overlays, proof beats, and CTAs into new 9:16 Story ad tests without rebuilding every edit.

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