Friend-group story templates have a specific layout problem: most collage designs assume two people. These 10 picks include 2-person, 3-person, and group layouts so you don’t have to crop someone out of a photo to fit the template.
See also: birthday story for best friend and collage story for friends.
Instagram Story – Everlasting Friends
Aesthetic Birthday Instagram Story
Instagram Stories – New Church Edition
Black & Gold Tropical Leaves
Cute Baby Birth Announcement
Browse 2,400+ Social Media Templates →
Boho Natural Instagram Highlight Covers
Boho Earthy Instagram Highlight Covers
Boho Aesthetic Instagram Post Templates
Boho Neutral Instagram Highlight Covers
Handmade Jewelry Instagram Story Template
How to Choose an Instagram Template for Story Friends Content
The right instagram template for story friends gives every person in the group a fair visual presence. Before downloading, count how many people you want to feature and check how many photo slots the template has. A four-person group squeezed into a two-slot template makes two people invisible; a two-person story in a six-slot template leaves four blank holes. Slot count is the first filter. After that, choose a template where the photo slots are equal in size — asymmetric layouts consistently get fewer reshares from the people in the smaller slots.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I add more than two people to a friends Instagram story template?
Yes — look for templates with 3–4 photo slots, or use Canva to duplicate photo frames within any multi-slot template. Most Creative Fabrica kits include instructions for this.
What’s the best Instagram story template for birthday posts for a friend?
A template with one large photo slot and space for a ‘Happy Birthday [Name]’ headline. The simpler the better — the focus should be on the person, not the design.
Can I share the Canva link with my friend so they can edit too?
Yes — Canva’s ‘Share’ function generates a link that lets another person view and copy the template to their own account. They’ll need to duplicate it to edit.
What size should a friends group Instagram story be?
1080×1920px. If you’re adding multiple people, use templates designed for that ratio — square photos cropped into a 9:16 frame always lose detail at the top and bottom.
Do I need Canva Pro to edit these friendship story templates?
Most work with the free Canva plan. Templates that include pro elements (specific fonts, premium photos) will show a crown icon in Canva — those require Pro or a workaround.
Key Takeaways: Instagram Template For Story Friends
- Equal-slot templates get more reshares from group members than asymmetric layouts — visual equality matters
- Start Free Trial on Creative Fabrica — 10 premium downloads, commercial licence included
- For birthday posts, simpler templates outperform decorative ones — the photo is the content
- Share Canva edit links with friends so they can add their own photo without needing your account
Start Free Trial on Creative Fabrica →
