How to make Instagram posts on iPhone without Canva (fast)

I run campaigns from my iphone. On set, on the train, in line for matcha. When I don’t have time to open a laptop, this is my fastest path to a polished post. It’s all inside Word Swag: layout, brand color, logo, and export.

Steps I actually use

1. Pick the canvas: Square (feed), 4:5 (portrait feed), or 9:16 (Story/Reel cover).
   
   

2. Set the backdrop: Photo or color background. I nudge exposure and crop for clean margins.
   
   

3. Drop in text: Tap Text → pick a RealFonts layout. I double‑tap to edit and cycle variants until the hierarchy pops.
   
   

4. Dial brand color: I paste my HEX (e.g., #111827 for charcoal, #F59E0B for accent).
   
   

5. Logo: Upload PNG/SVG and align bottom‑right; keep it subtle (≈6% of width).
   
   

6. Polish: Check contrast and spacing; trim copy to one headline + short subline.
   
   

7. Export: PNG for social; SVG when I want the same design for stickers/print.
   
   

8. Batch: Save as a Project; duplicate and swap backgrounds/text for a 5‑post series.
   
   

Pro tips

• Keep text to 8–12 words for Stories.
  
  

• Use a single bold color and one neutral to avoid “rainbow noise.”
  
  

• Pair one expressive font style with a simple secondary.
  
  

• If the photo is busy, add a soft overlay (10–20% opacity) before text.
  
  

Mini FAQ

Is any of this free? You can start free; paid plans unlock advanced fonts, exports, and branding.
Can I add captions fast? Yes—use Genie for prompts and caption ideas, then edit.