Picsart is a mobile-first photo and video editor that has grown into a full design platform. Because stories are usually made and posted from a phone, Picsart’s polished mobile apps make it a natural fit for Instagram story design.
Key features include:
- Vertical story templates for Instagram and Facebook
- AI image generation and AI photo effects
- One-tap background removal and replacement
- Stickers, filters, fonts and creative effects
- Video editing for short story clips
- Brand kits on paid plans
- Apps for iOS, Android, web and desktop
Its large creator community shares remixable templates and stickers, which makes it easy to find fresh, trendy styles for stories.
The free plan includes basic editing tools and limited AI access. Pro costs about $10.50 per month billed yearly ($15 monthly) and unlocks all editing features and unlimited image generation. Ultra costs about $24.50 per month billed yearly ($45 monthly) and adds early-access AI features, more brand kits and storage.
Picsart’s many features can feel busy, and it lacks built-in Instagram scheduling. For mobile creators designing eye-catching Instagram stories, though, it’s excellent.
