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- Create high-performing Instagram content images — feed posts, stories, reels covers, and carousels. Use when the user mentions: 'Instagram', 'IG', 'IG post', 'Instagram story', 'reels cover', 'Instagram carousel', 'feed post', or wants to create visual content for Instagram. Combines platform algorithm knowledge, visual design best practices, and Rendshot image generation.
Instagram Content Image Generator
Create feed posts, stories, reels covers, and carousel graphics optimized for Instagram's algorithm and visual standards.
Workflow
Step 1: Understand the Content Goal
Ask (if not provided):
- What format? (feed post / story / reels cover / carousel)
- What niche? (e.g., food, fitness, fashion, tech, travel)
- What's the goal? (engagement, traffic, brand awareness, sales)
- Personal brand or business?
Step 2: Apply Algorithm-Aware Decisions
Read references/algorithm.md for:
- Format selection based on reach goals
- Caption and hook strategies that boost ranking
- Hashtag and engagement optimization
- Avoid patterns that reduce distribution
Step 3: Apply Visual Style
Read references/design-style.md for:
- Aesthetic selection by niche
- Color palette and typography rules
- Layout patterns per format
- Visual consistency for brand building
Step 4: Generate with Rendshot
Feed Post (1080x1080):
generate_image({
prompt: "Instagram feed post for a coffee brand, minimal aesthetic, large serif title 'The Art of Pour Over', warm brown palette, clean white background, product photo area at center",
platform: "instagram_post",
locale: "en"
})Story (1080x1920):
generate_image({
prompt: "Instagram story for a fitness coach, bold modern design, title 'CHEST DAY ROUTINE', neon accent on dark background, numbered list layout for 5 exercises",
platform: "instagram_story",
locale: "en"
})Carousel (multi-call): Generate each slide individually with consistent style:
// Slide 1 — Cover
generate_image({
prompt: "Instagram carousel cover slide, '5 Python Tips You Need', modern tech aesthetic, dark theme with green accents, bold sans-serif",
platform: "instagram_post"
})
// Slide 2-5 — Content slides (use create_template for consistency)
generate_image({
template_id: "tpl_carousel_slide",
variables: { slide_number: "1", tip_title: "F-Strings", code_snippet: "..." }
})Using templates:
list_templates({ platform: "instagram_post", q: "product showcase" })
get_template({ template_id: "tpl_xxx" })
generate_image({ template_id: "tpl_xxx", variables: { ... } })Step 5: Save for Brand Consistency
create_template({
name: "Coffee Brand IG Post",
html: "<returned html>",
variables: [...],
platform: "instagram_post",
tags: ["coffee", "minimal", "brand"]
})Format Quick Reference
| Format | Platform preset | Size | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feed post | instagram_post | 1080x1080 | Main feed content |
| Story | instagram_story | 1080x1920 | Stories, reels covers |
| Landscape | twitter_post | 1200x675 | IGTV covers, link previews (no IG-specific landscape preset; this cross-platform size works) |
Carousel Best Practices
- Slide 1: Hook — bold title, curiosity gap, no text wall
- Slides 2-N: One idea per slide, consistent layout template
- Last slide: CTA ("Save this", "Follow for more", "Link in bio")
- Use
create_templateafter first slide to lock the layout for remaining slides - Optimal length: 5-10 slides (algorithm favors time-on-post)
References
- Algorithm and reach optimization — ranking signals, format strategy, hashtags
- Visual design guide — aesthetics by niche, color palettes, typography
- Recommended templates — curated templates by format and niche