40 Instagram Story Templates – The Archive Vol. 01 (9:16)

These clean yet archival-inspired Canva templates are designed to help you create a cohesive, editorial Instagram Stories experience. With 40 fully customizable layouts in a 9:16 ratio (1080 x 1920 px), they’re ideal for brands, creators, and designers seeking distinctive, minimal compositions with a refined, timeless mood.

Inside the Collection

This volume includes 4 curated mini-collections, each with 10 templates:

• Plastic Bloom (AS01) – archival overlays, layered transparencies, preserved details
• Fragile Object (AS02) – object studies, balanced compositions, still-life inspired layouts
• Fragmented Frame (AS03) – torn paper edges, cut-outs, collage and deconstructed framing
• Pink Archive (AS04) – soft rose tones, archival marks and subtle contrasts

Why Canva?

Canva makes it easy to adapt these templates to your own content with just a few clicks. You can change colors, fonts, and text instantly, while maintaining the archival look and tactile design elements. Please note that some background textures (tapes, paper surfaces) are from Canva’s premium library and may require a Pro subscription to use without watermarks.

Features & What You Get

• 40 Instagram Story templates in 4 mini-collections (10 each)
• 9:16 format (1080 x 1920 px), optimized for Instagram Stories
• Editable text, fonts, and colors – customize with your brand identity
• Archival textures & placeholder imagery included for demonstration (replace with your own visuals in one click)
• Compatible with Canva Free & Pro*
  
  *Some textures may require Canva Pro (see Notes below).

Please Note

• Sample photos and objects shown are for presentation only – replace them with your own content.
• Some textures (like paper, tape, plastic overlays) are from Canva’s Pro library and may require a subscription.
• If you don’t have Pro, you can replace these textures with your own elements or choose from Canva Free alternatives.
• Basic Canva knowledge is recommended.
• Templates are for personal or business use by one user only – resale or redistribution is not allowed.